The former residence of the Vietnamese monarchs, developed since the 1010 AD (Citadel of Thang Long) in the site of the older fortress. Most of the historical buildings were destroyed by the French in the late 19th century but some parts of the medieval Vietnamese architecture remain.
| Location, GPS coordinates: | 21.0404 N 105.8378 E |
| Categories: | Cities and towns |
| Values: | Architecture |
| Rating: |  (3 / 5) |
| Where is located? | Asia, Vietnam, Red River Delta, Hanoi city historical centre |
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