The 520ha Hue Royal Citadel, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage, is covered by green when it is viewed from above.
The 520ha Hue Royal Citadel, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage, is covered by green when it is viewed from above.
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Hue imperial citadel is situated along the Huong (Perfume) River. Hue was the capital of Vietnam under the Nguyen Dynasty from 1805 to 1945.
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In 1993 Hue was recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage site.
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The flag tower in the middle of the south side of the citadel.
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The flag tower was built in 1807, under the reign of Emperor Gia Long. King Minh Mang repaired it in 1829, 1831 and 1840. This site marked important events and changes in governmental regime in Hue.
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King Gia Long conducted surveys from 1803 and began construction of the royal citadel from 1805. It was completed in 1832 under King Minh Mang’s reign. This is Ngo Mon or the Southern Gate, one of the typical architectural works of that time.
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Crossing Trung Dao bridge is Thai Hoa Palace.
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Dien Tho palace is located to the west of the citadel.
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Ta Truong Du inside Dien Tho palace, where the Queen would sightsee.
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Inside the palaces are royal furniture including tables, chairs, cupboards used by kings and mandarins.
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Ta Vu, Huu Vu and Thai Hoa Palace seen from above. In the middle are Can Chanh, Vo Hien and Quang Minh palaces... with different purposes of use.
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Some works are well preserved.
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The two sides of the citadel are the gates, which are designed similarly, with only one entrance and watches on the top.
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The west gate.
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(Source: VNN)
