Hue Imperial City
 Hue
was once the capital of the country during both the Tay Son and Nguyen
dynasties. Throughout the centuries it has become a large complex of
architectural relics and picturesque elegance. It has been recognized as a World
Heritage site by UNESCO.
Royal Citadel: The Royal Citadel is located on the banks of the Perfume
river. The construction using exclusively bricks, started in 1805. The wall is 6
m high, 20 m thick and surrounded by a moat. The citadel has 10 gates.
Imperial Enclosure : The Imperial Enclosure is located in the centre of the
citadel. It mainly consists of the Noon Gate, Thuong Uyen (Royal) Garden, Trieu
temple, Thai temple, Hien Lam pavilion, Hung temple and Phung Tien temple.
 Forbidden
Purple City : Constructed early on in emperor Gia Long's reign in 1804. It was
first called Cung Thanh, city of Residences, and later renamed the Forbidden
Purple City by emperor Minh Mang in 1822. It is connected with the Imperial
Enclosure by seven gates.
Some of the architectural constructions found here include Can Chanh Palace,
Ta Huu Vu (Left and Right Houses), Can Thanh Palace, Khon Thai Residence, Kien
Trung Palace, the Royal Library and Royal Theatre. |
