Citadel of Ho Dynasty, north gate. / Silviculture, Wikimedia Commons / public domain
Ruins of a large fortification built in the early 15th century by Hồ Dynasty. Fortification walls enclose rectangular area, outer side of walls is 870.5 by 883.5 m large. Complex was built according to feng-shui (geomantic) principles – one of the first applications of this philosophy in the city planning in this part of Asia.
Location, GPS coordinates:
20.0779 N 105.6045 E
Categories:
Fortresses and forts
Values:
Architecture
Rating:
(2.5 / 5)
Where is located?
Asia, Vietnam, North Central, Thanh Hóa Province, Vĩnh Lộc District, Tây Giai commune
(2.5 / 5)
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