In the center of Hanoi is a royal enclosure built during the Ly dynasty, around 1010. The area was the seat of the Vietnamese court until 1810 and then either left to ruin or torn down by the French 40 years later. A few structures remain.
The most impressive building on the site, the Doan Mon gate. It marks the Southern entrance to the palace area.
The flag tower, built in 1812. At the north end of the complex, a lovely yellow pagoda.
Work to be done. There are several big government buildings yet to be restored and repurposed.
More details of the buildings, colonial and art deco influences.
Gardens and old dynasty architecture, a nice combination for a respite in the middle of Hanoi.
The most impressive building on the site, the Doan Mon gate. It marks the Southern entrance to the palace area.
The flag tower, built in 1812. At the north end of the complex, a lovely yellow pagoda.
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More details of the buildings, colonial and art deco influences.
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