Ancient Hanoi’s architectural constructions
Monday, 05/11/2012 19:35 (GMT+7)
(CPV) – The combination between ancient architectural constructions imbued with the Vietnamese identity and constructions from the French colonial period creates both ancient and modern Hanoi.
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Dien Huu pagoda – an outstanding construction from the Ly dynasty |
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The Temple of Literature, built in 1070, was Vietnam’s first university. |
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Thang Long Royal Citadel recognized as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 2010 |
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The Great Opera House was built between 1902 – 1911. |
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A church designed and built by the French is located in the ancient quarters. |
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The building of the Supreme People’s Court with ancient European architecture. |
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The current Government Guest House with ancient French architecture |
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The National Museum of History |
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As time passes by, the ancient and modern architectural characteristics co-exist on Hanoi streets, bringing special historic and cultural values. |