Two palaces in Hue imperial citadel open to visitors during Lunar New Year

  • Built between 1921 and 1923 under the reign of King Khai Dinh (1885-1925), Kien Trung Palace once served as the living and working space of Bao Dai (1913-1997), the last king of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802 – 1945). VNA Photo: Tường Vi
    Built between 1921 and 1923 under the reign of King Khai Dinh (1885-1925), Kien Trung Palace once served as the living and working space of Bao Dai (1913-1997), the last king of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802 – 1945). VNA Photo: Tường Vi
  • Constructed in 1805, Thai Hoa palace is one of the five main palaces of the former royal citadel, along with Kien Trung, Can Chanh, Can Thanh, and Khon Thai. VNA Photo: Tường Vi
    Constructed in 1805, Thai Hoa palace is one of the five main palaces of the former royal citadel, along with Kien Trung, Can Chanh, Can Thanh, and Khon Thai. VNA Photo: Tường Vi
  • Kien Trung Palace incorporates elements from three distinct architectural styles - traditional Vietnamese, French, and Italian Renaissance - to embody an era of western influence in Vietnam. VNA Photo: Tường Vi
    Kien Trung Palace incorporates elements from three distinct architectural styles - traditional Vietnamese, French, and Italian Renaissance - to embody an era of western influence in Vietnam. VNA Photo: Tường Vi
  • Kien Trung Palace incorporates elements from three distinct architectural styles - traditional Vietnamese, French, and Italian Renaissance - to embody an era of western influence in Vietnam. VNA Photo: Tường Vi
    Kien Trung Palace incorporates elements from three distinct architectural styles - traditional Vietnamese, French, and Italian Renaissance - to embody an era of western influence in Vietnam. VNA Photo: Tường Vi
  • After five years of restoration and upgrade, Kien Trung Palace in Hue Imperial Citadel (Dai Noi) is ready to open its door to visitors during the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet holiday). VNA Photo: Tường Vi
    After five years of restoration and upgrade, Kien Trung Palace in Hue Imperial Citadel (Dai Noi) is ready to open its door to visitors during the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet holiday). VNA Photo: Tường Vi

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Two palaces in Hue imperial citadel open to visitors during Lunar New Year
02/07/2024 22:18 | TTXVN |
After a period of restoration and upgrade, Thai Hoa and Kien Trung Palaces in Hue Imperial Citadel (Dai Noi) in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue are ready to open to visitors during the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet holiday). The two palaces are among the major architectural works of Hue Imperial City. Thua Thien-Hue is the only province in Vietnam and Southeast Asia to be home to five UNESCO-recognised cultural heritages. They are the Complex of Hue Monuments (1993-tangible heritage), nha nhac (royal music) (2003-intangible heritage), woodblocks of Nguyen Dynasty (2009-documentary heritage), documents of Nguyen Dynasty (2014-documentary heritage), and royal literature on Hue Royal Architecture (2016-documentary heritage. VNA Photo: Tường Vi

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