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Cua Ngo Mon Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam Last Updated: 12/19/2024 | |
The Citadel Gate (Cua Ngo Mon) in Thua Thien 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. |
Cua Hien Nhon Place » Historical Place Cửa Hiển Nhơn (Hien Nhon Gate) 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. 36 views 💖 1Đoàn Thị Điểm, Thuận Thành, Huế, Thừa Thiên Huế | |
Hue Place » City Hue City, located in Thua Thien Hue province in central Vietnam, is one of the country’s most historically and culturally significant cities. It served as the imperial capital of the Nguyen Dynasty from 1802 to 1945, making it a major center of Vietnamese history, architecture, and culture. 18 views 💖 1Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam | |
Kinh Thanh Hue Place » Historical Place The Imperial City of Hue (Kinh Thanh Hue), located in Thua Thien Hue province, 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. 265 views 💖 3Hue, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam | |
Cua Trai Place » Historical Place Cua Trai or Ke Trai of which the main name is Dong Bac Mon (Cua Dong Bac), is located in the northeast corner of Hue Citadel, on the west bank of the Dong BaRiver. The arch was built in 1809 under the reign of King Gia Long, and the upper floor was built in 1824 under the reign of King Minh Mang. 44 views 💖 1Phu Binh, Hue, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam | |
Thai To Mieu Place » Historical Place Thai To Mieu is a historical site located in Doan Thi Diem, Phu Hau, Thanh pho Hue, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam. It is a temple complex dedicated to the worship of the first kings of the Nguyen dynasty. 245 views 💖 3Doan Thi Diem, Thuan Thanh, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam | |
Lang Vua Duc Duc Place » Historical Place Emperor Duc Duc's burial ground is a small complex that also includes the graves of Emperors Thanh Thai and Duy Tan. Emperor Duc Duc was the 11th emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty in Vietnam. Interestingly, Duc Duc was imprisoned by the court for being a Francophile and he died after reigning only three days in 1883. He was born on September 2, 1852, in Hue, the capital city of Vietnam at the time. 243 views 💖 3Điện Long An, 8 Duy Tân, An Cựu, Huế, Thừa Thiên Huế | |
Lang Vua Thanh Thai Place » Historical Place Vua Thanh Thai, whose full name was Nguyen Phuc Buu Lan, was the tenth emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty in Vietnam. He was born on March 14, 1879, and ruled from 1889 to 1907. Vua Thanh Thai ascended to the throne at a young age, only nine years old, after the death of Emperor Dong Khanh. 42 views 💖 1Điện Long An Duy Tân, An Cựu, Huế, Thừa Thiên Huế | |
Cung An Dinh Place » Historical Place An Dinh Palace (Cung An Dinh) is a historic royal palace located in Hue, Thua Thien-Hue Province, Vietnam. It was built in 1917 during the reign of Emperor Khai Dinh of the Nguyen Dynasty and served as his summer palace. 242 views 💖 3179 Phan Đình Phùng, Phú Nhuận, Huế, Thừa Thiên Huế | |
Lang Vua Duy Tan Place » Historical Place Vua Duy Tan, whose birth name was Nguyen Phuc Vinh San, was the 11th emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty in Vietnam. He was born on October 19, 1900, and reigned from 1907 until 1916. Duy Tan's reign was significant because he sought to modernize and reform Vietnam, advocating for greater independence from French colonial rule. 44 views 💖 1Điện Long An, 8 Duy Tân, An Cựu, Huế, Thừa Thiên Huế, Vietnam | |
Lang Vua Dong Khanh Place » Historical Place Emperor Dong Khanh was the ninth emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty of Vietnam. He reigned three years between 1885 and 1889. He was born on March 20, 1864, in Hue, the capital city of Vietnam at the time and was another adopted son of Tu Duc who usurped the throne shortly after the French gained control of Hue. The tomb of Emperor Dong Khanh is the smallest. 403 views 💖 3Đoàn Nhữ Hải, Thủy Xuân, Huế, Thừa Thiên Huế |