The Hanoi Hilton, officially known as Hỏa Lò Prison, is now a museum, at least through the buildings of the complex that still exist. Most of the prison was torn down in the 1990s to make way for a big apartment complex. Such is progress.
Lobby oven, a wistful look back on rural roots. The prison's prize exhibit, John McCain's flight suit and parachute.
Despite that only a small percentage of the complex is still intact, there's plenty of prison experience to be had. A cell corridor and a diorama of Vietnamese prisoners held during the French colonial era.
A memorial is out back.
The infamous entrance. The prison name is left over from the French.
Lobby oven, a wistful look back on rural roots. The prison's prize exhibit, John McCain's flight suit and parachute.
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US military prisoners' personal effects.
Despite that only a small percentage of the complex is still intact, there's plenty of prison experience to be had. A cell corridor and a diorama of Vietnamese prisoners held during the French colonial era.
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cool tea kettle
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