This is the second phase of a project funded by Germany to restore frescos in An Dinh Palace. The Vietnamese side will cover the remaining of the total investment of 444,810 euros for the work, which is expected to be completed in 2008.

During the first phase of the project starting in June, 2006, six frescos, measuring 1.8mx1.4m and 1.8mx1m each, in the Khai Tuong building have been restored.

An Dinh Palace, one of major palaces of the Nguyen dynasty, was built in 1919 under the reign of King Khai Dinh. The palace, covering 23,463 sq.m., is a typical example of the combination of oriental and western architectural arts in Hue in the early 20th century.

Frescos in An Dinh Palace are very unique, demonstrating the pinnacle of art in combining wall-painting and relief.

In 2002, the Centre for Preservation of Historical Relics in Hue invested more than VND4 billion in a project to restore and repair An Dinh Palace.