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Cua Ngo Mon Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam Last Updated: 02/01/2025 |
The Citadel Gate (Cổng Ngọ Môn) in Hue, Vietnam, is the main entrance to the Imperial City, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the former capital of Vietnam during the Nguyen Dynasty. The Citadel Gate is one of the most iconic structures within the Imperial City and serves as the entrance to the Forbidden Purple City, which was reserved exclusively for the emperor, his family, and his royal concubines. | |
The Citadel Gate was built in the early 1800s and features an impressive triple arched entranceway, with intricate decorations and motifs. The gate is flanked by two large stone pillars that were once used to display the emperor's proclamations and edicts. The Imperial City was severely damaged during the Vietnam War, but many of its structures have been restored and preserved in recent years. Today, visitors can explore the Citadel Gate and other parts of the Imperial City to gain adeeper understanding of Vietnam's rich cultural heritage and history. The Citadel Gate is an important cultural and historical landmark in Thua Thien Hue, and its impressive architecture and intricate decorations make it a must-see attraction for anyone visiting the area. |
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Thai To Mieu Place » Historical Place Thái Tổ miếu is a historical site dedicated to the worship of the first kings of the Nguyen dynasty. The construction of Thai To Mieu began in 1806 during the reign of Emperor Gia Long and was completed in 1833 during the reign of Emperor Minh Mang. The temple complex covers an area of over 7,000 square meters and features a range of traditional Vietnamese architectural styles. 272 views 💖 3Đoàn Thị Điểm, Phú Hậu, Huế, Thành phố Huế |
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Kinh Thanh Hue Place » Historical Place Hue Historic Citadel (Kinh thành Huế), located in Hue City, Vietnam, was the capital of the Nguyen Dynasty from 1802 to 1945. The Imperial City was built in the early 19th century during the reign of Emperor Gia Long and was designed to reflect the unique cultural and architectural traditions of Vietnam. 293 views 💖 3Hue City, Vietnam |
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Cua Hien Nhon Place » Historical Place Hien Nhon Gate (Cửa Hiển Nhơn) is one of four gates located in the East of the Hue Imperial Citadel to enter and leave the Citadel. Hien Nhon Gate was built in 1805 under the reign of King Gia Long. 68 views 💖 1Đoàn Thị Điểm, Thuận Thành, Huế, Thừa Thiên Huế |
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Phu Xuan Place » City Phú Xuân is an urban district of Huế in the North Central Coast region of Vietnam. It was formed on 1 January 2025, when the former Huế city was split into two urban districts: Phú Xuân and Thuận Hóa. 29 views 💖 1Hue City, Vietnam |
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