7 historical landmarks marking the Liberation Day of the Capital 10.10

In Hanoi, there are many places with cultural and historical significance and associated with the Capital Liberation Day on October 10, 1954.

Long Bien Bridge is considered a historical witness to the victory of our army and people. On July 20, 1954, the Geneva Agreement was signed, forcing the French army to withdraw from Hanoi within 80 days. On October 9, 1954, the last French soldiers withdrew across Long Bien Bridge. At the same time, the Vietnamese army entered the bridge to prepare to take over the capital. Photo: Nhat Minh

The Tonkin Palace was formerly the head office of the French administration in Tonkin, under the supervision of the Governor-General of Indochina. It was also one of the first places the Vietnamese army took over in the capital 69 years ago. The building has been through the resistance wars against the French and the Americans to save the country. It is now the Government Guest House located at 12 Ngo Quyen. Photo: Nhat Minh

Hanoi Railway Station was one of the first facilities the Vietnamese army took over from France. Over the years, the station has always been bustling with tourists from many parts of the country. Hanoi Railway Station has undergone many repairs and renovations and is located at 120 Le Duan. Photo: Nhat Minh

At 3 p.m. on October 10, 1954, the Hanoi Opera House was the place where the whistle sounded to signal the historic flag-raising ceremony. To date, the Opera House is one of the important cultural centers of Hanoi. It is where cultural and artistic activities of the city and the whole country regularly take place. Photo: Nhat Minh

Doan Mon - Thang Long Imperial Citadel is the gathering place of the Vietnam People's Army when they took over Hanoi on October 10, 1954. Photo: Nhat Minh

69 years ago, Hanoi Flag Tower was the place where the sacred flag-raising ceremony took place on the day the capital was liberated. On the afternoon of October 10, 1954, the military band played the national anthem under the direction of comrade Dinh Ngoc Lien, and the national flag was raised on Hanoi Flag Tower. Photo: Nhat Minh

Hoa Lo Prison Relic is one of the works taken over by the Vietnam People's Army on October 10, 1954. Currently, the relic site is one of the tourist attractions attracting many domestic and foreign tourists. Photo: Nhat Minh

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