Princess Dien Phuoc palace with time
Sunday, 07/10/2012 10:03 (GMT+7)
Located at 24 Kim Long Street in Hue City, the palace of Princess Dien Phuoc, eldest sister of King Tu Duc (fourth emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty, 1847-83), built in the unique architectural style typical of Hue garden houses, was damaged by the time and the serious weather.
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A Japanese project is preparing to restore the Princess Dien Phuoc palace |
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The three-door temple gate seen from inside, lookout out over
the Huong (Perfume) River |
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The structures in the princess’ palace consist of one compartment and
four lean-tos surrounded by many green fruit trees |
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The front compartment has been seriously downgraded |
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The tiled roof of the rear compartment shows the ravages of time and weather in Hue |
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Place to worship in the main compartment |
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Some sindora wood and doors were damaged, but still retain their original beauty |
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The right outbuilding behind the house from the bending arch |
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The decorations in the house |
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Some wooden chairs and red lacquer trimmed with gold picture frames
beside the palace,awaiting the completion of restorations |
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A large millstone used by the princess in her time |
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Patterns on the beam house on the front eaves |
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The stone bases to display the princess’ valuable bonsai |
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Water small jars have been retained by the Princess’ descendants
over the years |