Top famous architectural works in Saigon

Saigon Central Post Office

The Central Post Office today is one of the most famous architectural works in Saigon. The building has high aesthetics, combining European and Asian architectural styles.

As you approach the main gate, a giant clock hangs above the gate with the year of construction “1886 – 1891” underneath. Above the international telephone booths, you can see two large maps. On the wall at the end of the hall is a portrait of President Ho Chi Minh, the great leader of the nation.

Notre Dame Cathedral

Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon is a beautiful Gothic architectural work located in the center of Ho Chi Minh City.

With a statue of the Virgin Mary and columns decorated with ink paintings, the interior of the church is spacious, tall and beautiful. This is one of the famous tourist attractions, giving visitors the opportunity to learn about the history, culture and architecture of the city.

Continental Saigon Hotel

The Continental Saigon Hotel is an ancient hotel located on Dong Khoi Street. With a history of more than 140 years, this hotel is an important historical symbol of Saigon. The Continental Hotel has many luxurious and comfortable rooms, many facilities such as restaurants, gyms and conference centers.

In addition, the hotel also has a Continental Gallery to display works by Vietnamese artists. The hotel is an ideal destination for visitors to Saigon to explore history and culture.

City Theater

Ho Chi Minh City Opera House was built in 1897 and opened in 1900, becoming a place to organize cultural, artistic and entertainment events.

The city theater has a classic French architecture with many beautiful decorative details, with a capacity of up to 1,800 seats, considered one of the largest and most beautiful theaters in Southeast Asia. This place is often chosen to organize musical performances, plays, conferences, exhibitions, etc.

Ho Chi Minh City Museum

Ho Chi Minh City Museum is a Saigon architectural work mainly focusing on displaying and preserving historical, cultural and artistic relics of Ho Chi Minh City. The museum has about 300,000 documents, artifacts, images and materials.

The museum's collections cover topics such as the city's history, ethnic culture, architecture and contemporary art.

Vietnam Museum of History – Ho Chi Minh City

The Vietnam National Museum of History is a place to display artifacts, documents, and images about the country's history from prehistoric times to the founding of the Communist Party. The museum was established in 1979 and was built in a modern architectural style with 18 galleries displaying more than 40,000 documents, artifacts, images, texts, and maps.

Through the galleries, visitors can learn about the history of Vietnamese feudal dynasties, wars in Vietnam such as the resistance wars against France and America...

Ben Thanh Market

Ben Thanh Market is a place for trading and exchanging goods with nearly 6,000 traders and about 1,500 stalls.

Ben Thanh Market has 4 main gates facing 4 streets and 12 side gates radiating in 4 directions. Each main gate includes many popular items for visitors to enjoy on-site food. This is one of the remaining architectural works of Saigon from the French colonial period, becoming a symbol of the city.

Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts

The Museum of Fine Arts was established in 1987. The museum displays and preserves many works of Vietnamese and international painters, sculptors, and photographers, introducing diverse works of art to the public.

The museum is divided into several galleries. The works here range in age from medieval to modern, and are diverse in genre, style and material.

Headquarters of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee

The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Headquarters was built from 1898 to 1909, designed by architect Femand Gardès, with the initial decoration done by painter and sculptor Ruffier. The building was designed in the form of a tall cast-iron bell tower - a popular architectural style in Northern France.

The facade design of the building is a blend of many European architectural styles such as Renaissance architecture, Baroque and Rococo relief decorations, and Art Nouveau iron doors. In 2020, the headquarters was ranked as a national monument, a destination for many tourists.

Independence Palace

Independence Palace or Reunification Palace, is a historical site designed as the residence and workplace of the President of South Vietnam during the resistance war against the US. Currently, the palace is used as a museum for visitors and events.

Visitors can explore the halls, conference rooms and living quarters of the President's family, and learn about the history of the palace through exhibits, artifacts and multimedia presentations.

Hong Khanh (Synthesis)

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