loved the place, took lots of photos. there are lots of explanations so it shed some lights on the traumatic history of Vietnam..
loved the place, took lots of photos. there are lots of explanations so it shed some lights on the traumatic history of Vietnam..
Worth visiting, this structure retains some of the essential characteristics of life in the forbidden city. It is also remarkably cool, despite the weather.
The palace houses the throne of the Nguyen Emperors. It is famous for the 80 columns made of red lacquered wood. The palace was the scene of coronations, royal birthdays, receptions and other formal occasions.
In front of the palace are 18 stone slabs which stipulated where the emperor's visitors should stand in order of rank. Only royalty were allowed to stand in the palace itself. Parts of the building have recently been restored.
Behind the main gate of the Citadel (entrance 150,000VND / 30,000VND for children) and there is no extra fee to see this.
It was the reception site used by the Emperor to receive guests from his elevated throne. No photography is permitted but the architecture and columns are impressive.
In this palace the emperor was admitting his ministers and diplomats mostly for ceremonies. For every minister there was a stone according to his rank showing the exact position on which the person should stand to listen the speech of the emperor.
An essential part of the tour of the Imperial City. The interior remaining has interesting art and architecture.