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Imperial Citadel

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The Imperial City is a walled enclosure within the citadel of the city of Huế, the former imperial capital of Vietnam during the Nguyễn… Read more…

Opening hours

Monday7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Sunday7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tags palace·unesco·editor's choice·castle·museum
Imperial Citadel
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The Imperial City is a walled enclosure within the citadel of the city of Huế, the former imperial capital of Vietnam during the Nguyễn dynasty. It contains the palaces that housed the imperial family, as well as shrines, gardens, and villas for mandarins. Constructed in 1803 under Emperor Gia Long as a new capital, it mostly served a ceremonial function during the French colonial period. After the end of the monarchy in 1945, it suffered heavy damage and neglect during the Indochina Wars through the 1980s. The Imperial City was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993 and is undergoing restoration.

Source: Wikipedia

More information and contact

Phone +84 54 3501 143
Address tp. Huế, Thừa Thiên Huế, Vietnam
Coordinates 16°28'8.301" N, 107°34'41.256" E
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