Admire the cultural and historical works of Hoan Kiem district from above

(NLDO)- Traditional buildings combined with French-style architectural works of special value create an irresistible attraction.

According to statistics, Hoan Kiem district, the center of Hanoi, has a population of about 160 thousand people, with an area of ​​5.29 km2. Although the area of ​​the district is quite small, it is home to 190 famous historical and cultural relics.

Hoan Kiem Lake is located in the center of the capital, is the most famous scenic spot in Hanoi. The lake is associated with the legend of King Le Loi returning the magic sword to the Turtle God after driving out the Ming invaders, so it is also called Hoan Kiem Lake.

Typical are the relic complex of Hoan Kiem Lake - Ngoc Son Temple - Ba Kieu Temple, Hanoi Opera House, 19/8 Square, Great Cathedral, Vietnam History Museum, Vietnam Revolution Museum, Ly Thai To Monument, Hanoi Post Office, Dong Xuan Market....

In particular, traditional Vietnamese works combined with French-style architectural works have special values, creating an irresistible attraction for tourists. Currently, these works are being cared for and their value is very well exploited.

Around Hoan Kiem Lake there are many historical relics such as: Turtle Tower; Hoa Phong Tower; Ngoc Son Temple; Ba Kieu Temple; King Le Temple; The Huc Bridge; But Tower... In the photo are The Huc Bridge and Ngoc Son Temple

Turtle Tower in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake is a symbol of the thousand-year culture of the Capital.

Ngoc Son Temple was built in the 19th century.

The Huc Bridge entrance to Ngoc Son Temple

The statue of King Ly Thai To is located right next to Hoan Kiem Lake, inaugurated in 2004 to celebrate the 1030th birthday of King Ly Thai To and the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the capital. This is where cultural and artistic activities often take place in many important celebrations of the capital and the country.

Hanoi People's Committee is located next to Hoan Kiem Lake.

Hanoi Post Office was designed and built by the French from 1894-1899, with the Western architectural style of that time.

The Opera House is a unique architectural work with outstanding historical, cultural, architectural and artistic values.

The Great Church (St. Joseph's Cathedral) is a famous architectural monument of Hanoi.

The church was designed in the European medieval Gothic architectural style, very popular in the 12th century, based on the model of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris with pointed arches, pointing towards the sky.

The Vietnam Revolutionary Museum was originally the Indochina Commercial Department built by the French in 1917.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/ngam-nhung-cong-trinh-van-hoa-lich-su-cua-quan-hoan-kiem-tu-tren-cao-196241124113852306.htm