Hanoi Citadel
The citadel in Hanoi (Tang Long) can be called a whole cultural complex: it includes royal palaces and numerous buildings, the oldest of which were built during the Li Dynasty.
Kuan Thanh Temple
This Taoist temple used to be named Tran Wu. It was built in the 11th century and was named after one of the main deities (if pronounced in Vietnamese transcription). Kuan Thae Temple, located by the Western Lake, was one of the four holy temples of the capital.
Vietnamese puppet theater on the water
The stage for a puppet theater on the water is a natural or artificial reservoir, above the surface of which decorations are erected in the form of a communal house. The puppets are controlled by artists standing waist-deep in water behind wicker screens.
Vietnam Museum of Military History in Hanoi
In this museum dedicated to the Vietnamese army and the military history of the country, you can see a variety of military equipment and vehicles, as well as learn more about all the (quite numerous) military conflicts in which Vietnam participated.
The Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hanoi
Saint Joseph Catholic Cathedral is located in the Hoan Kiem area of Hanoi. This beautiful and majestic building in the Gothic Revival (Neo-Gothic) style, built in the 19th century, serves as the main church not only for Catholics in Hanoi, but also for believers throughout the country.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi
In fact, there is not only a mausoleum here, but an entire architectural complex, which includes five objects. The mausoleum of the former president of Vietnam is only the central one. Its construction was started in 1973, 4 years after the death of Ho Chi Minh himself.
Lake of the Returned Sword
The Lake of the Returned Sword (Hoan Kiem) is otherwise called the Lake of Green Water. It is located in the very center of Hanoi. This landmark of the city was formed naturally, on the site of the former riverbed. However, it subsequently gained cultural significance because of the legend associated with it.