Hue Citadel

The Citadel of Hue (Kinh thanh hue), is a large fortress built in the 17TH century (year 1805) mandated by Emperor Gia Long in the city of Hue in Central Vietnam. This huge and magnificent monument has been designed combining the concepts of Chinese geomancy (the best example is The forbidden city in Beijing) and the military principles of the French architect Sébastien de Vauban. The resulting final set are precious palaces, beautiful temples melted between walls, ramparts and moats, which coexist in total harmony.

In its interior, temples, palaces, gardens, Lakes, Gates, bridges, we await a Royal Theatre and a library.
 

The Citadel of Hue Heritage

This beautiful place was declared World Heritage by Unesco in the year 1993.
 

Features of the Hue Citadel

The perimeter which originally comprised the Citadel of Hue were 10 square kilometres (520 hectares), surrounded by walls in which 10 Gates allowed access to the interior of this restricted place.