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The Citadel and the Imperial City

The Citadel and the Imperial City in Hue

Hue was once the capital of the country during both the Tay Son and Nguyen dynasties. Throughout the centuries, Hue has become a large complex of architectural relics. It is recoginized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. Built in 1805, The Royal Citadel is located on the banks of the Perfume River and its construction involved exclusively bricks. The wall is 6 m high, 20 m thick and surrounded by a moat.

The Imperial Enclosure is located in the center of the citadel. It mainly consists of the Noon Gate, Great Rites Courtyard, Thai Hoa Palace, Dai Cung (Great Court) Gate, Thuong Uyen (Royal) Garden, Trieu Temple, Thai Temple, Hien Lam Pavilion, Hung Temple, and Phung Tien Temple.



 

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