Ancient Citadel
15/04/2016 09:19Address: 19C Hoang Dieu, Hanoi
Open Hours: 08:30 – 11:30 & 14:00 – 17:00
Ticket: VND 30.000 (Under 15 years old will be free)
In 1010, King Ly Thai To moved the capital from Hoa Lu to Thang Long, the castle was built and expanded in the following reign. Thang Long is planning with three nested rounds. The Long Phuong Ly – Tran is in the palace area. Citadel in the middle covers the economic area in the east. La Thanh or Dai La Thanh is outmost citadel. In 1805, the Nguyen reign of Hanoi has retained the Forbidden City area to offer the king when touring in the north. During the French reign, the French keep this area as commander of the military.
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