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	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. 37 views 💖 1 Đoàn Thị Điểm, Thuận Thành, Huế, Thừa Thiên Huế
	Cua Ngo Mon Place » Historical Place 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. 330 views 💖 5 Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam
	Cua Chanh Dong Place » Historical Place Cua Chanh Dong hay cua Dong Ba (Chanh Dong Gate) is located in the east and is one of the ten main gates of Hue citadel. Dong Ba Gate was built in 1809 under the reign of King Gia Long. By the reign of King Minh Mang, it was solidly built and completed as it is today. 164 views 💖 1 97 Đường Xuân 68, Phú Hậu, Huế, Thừa Thiên Huế
	Cua Chuong Duc Place » Historical Place Cửa Chương Đức (Chuong Duc Gate) is one of four doors to enter the Hue Imperial Citadel. It is located in the Le Huan street, Thua Thien Hue. 45 views 💖 1 Lê Huân, Thuận Hoà, Huế, Thừa Thiên Huế
	Dien Voi Re Place » Historical Place Dien Voi Re (Mieu Long Chau) or Elephant Zoo is a famous historical site located in Thuy Bieu, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam. It is a historical relic of a herd of elephants under the Nguyen dynasty. This unique relic is the vestige of Hue ancient capital. 267 views 💖 4 Ngõ 26 Kiệt, 373 Bùi Thị Xuân, Thủy Biều, Huế, Thừa Thiên Huế
	Cua Ngan Place » Historical Place Cửa Ngăn (cua The Nhan) is a historical site that holds cultural and architectural significance. Cua Ngan is situated in the heart of Hue City, which is known for its rich history as the former imperial capital of Vietnam. It is located in the Phu Hoa neighborhood, which is within close proximity to many other notable landmarks and attractions in the city. 276 views 💖 4 Hue, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam
	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. 45 views 💖 1 Điện 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. 405 views 💖 3 Đoàn Nhữ Hải, Thủy Xuân, 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. 43 views 💖 1 Điện 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 💖 3 179 Phan Đình Phùng, Phú Nhuận, Huế, Thừa Thiên Huế

	Kinh Thanh Hue Hue, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam Last Updated: 11/26/2024 266 views 💖 4 👎 1
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.
The Imperial City, also known as the Citadel, is surrounded by walls and a moat and is entered through ten gates. Within the walls are numerous palaces, temples, pavilions, and other buildings that were used for government administration and ceremonies. The Imperial City covers an area of approximately 500 hectares and includes the Forbidden Purple City, which was reserved for the personal use of the emperor and his family. The Imperial City was heavily damaged during the Vietnam War, but significant restoration work has been undertaken to preserve and restore its buildings and structures. In 1993, the Imperial City was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unique architecture and historical significance. Today, the Imperial City is a popular tourist destination and is one of the most important cultural and historical sites in Vietnam. Visitors can explore the palace complex and its many buildings, view exhibitions of royal artifacts and treasures, and learn about the history and culture of Vietnam's Nguyen Dynasty.