The ancient citadel is both a magnificent work of architecture and a witness to the special history of the land where they are located... Together with Knowledge & Life, we take a look at 10 of the most outstanding ancient citadels in Vietnam.
The ancient citadel is both a magnificent work of architecture and a witness to the special history of the land where they are located... Together with Knowledge & Life, we take a look at 10 of the most outstanding ancient citadels in Vietnam.
1. Thành Cổ Loa. Là kinh đô của nước Âu Lạc thời An Dương Vương khoảng thế kỷ thứ 3 TCN, thành Cổ Loa là tòa thành cổ nhất Việt Nam. Hiện tại, Cổ Loa còn dấu tích các vòng thành cùng những công trình đặc sắc như đền thờ An Dương Vương, đình Ngự Triều Di Quy, am Mị Châu…
2. Hue Citadel. Hue Citadel is the capital of the Nguyen Dynasty, the last feudal dynasty in Vietnamese history. This massive citadel is still preserved quite intact, is a work that plays a very important role in the World Cultural Heritage Complex of Hue Monuments.
3. Ho Dynasty citadel. Located in Vinh Loc district, Thanh Hoa province, the World Cultural Heritage "Ho Dynasty Citadel" is evidence of the existence of the Ho Dynasty capital from 1400-1407. Architecturally, this is one of the few intact stone ramparts in the world.
4. Imperial Citadel of Thang Long. World Cultural Heritage Thang Long Imperial Citadel is a relic complex associated with the history of formation and development of Hanoi capital. Important works preserved here are Doan Mon, Ky Dai, Kinh Thien Palace, Hau Lau and Chinh Bac Mon.
5. Quang Tri Ancient Citadel. Located in Quang Tri town, Quang Tri province, Quang Tri ancient citadel was built in the early Nguyen Dynasty. During the resistance war against the US, thousands of Liberation soldiers died at this historic citadel in a fierce battle that lasted from June 28 to September 16, 1972.
6. Do Table Citadel. Located in An Nhon town, Binh Dinh province, Do Ban citadel (Vijaya) was the capital of the Champa kingdom from 999-1471. At the end of the 18th century, the citadel was built by the Tay Son Dynasty to be the capital. Today, this place keeps vestiges of many different historical periods, from Champa to Nguyen.
7. Dien Khanh Ancient Citadel. Located in Dien Khanh town (Dien Khanh district, Khanh Hoa province), Dien Khanh ancient citadel is considered to be the most intact citadel of the Nguyen Dynasty outside Hue still preserved up to now. According to historical records, the citadel was built by Lord Nguyen Anh in 1793.
8. Mac citadel. Lang Son city is the location of a citadel built in the Mac Dynasty. The work was built by King Mac Kinh Cung in the 16th century, consisting of two parallel walls, spanning two gorges, blocking the only path connecting Ai Bac to the South.
9. Dong Hoi Ancient Citadel. Located in the center of Dong Hoi city, Quang Binh province, Dong Hoi ancient citadel was built in the early 19th century. Although it has been destroyed a lot through two wars, this citadel still retains its original elements. , has many architectural and historical values.
10. Vinh Ancient Citadel. Located in the three wards of Cua Nam, Doi Cung and Quang Trung of Vinh City, Vinh ancient citadel is 2 centuries old, a place marking many historical changes of Nghe. Today, the once-mighty citadel has only 3 gates left and the moats surrounding the old wall.
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