Japanese Emperor and Empress visit Hue imperial city
VOV.VN -Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko are on a visit to Hue imperial city, in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue, which was recognised by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage site in 1993.
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| The Hue Imperial Citadel is part of the Complex of Hue Monuments, a political, cultural and religious centre under the Nguyen Dynasty (1802 - 1945). |
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| The construction of the Hue royal city started in 1805 under the reign of King Gia Long and was completed in 1832 under King Minh Mang, on the northern bank of the Huong (Perfume) River. |
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| It is a huge complex covering an area of 520ha and comprising three circles of ramparts, Kinh Thanh Hue (Hue Capital Citadel), Hoang Thanh (Royal Citadel) and Tu Cam Thanh (Forbidden Citadel). |
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| The Royal Citadel consists of more than 100 fascinating architectural works divided into numerous sections such as the Ngo Mon Gate, |
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| and the Thai Hoa Palace used for various grand ceremonies, shrines of the Kings under Nguyen Dynasty, |
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| internal affairs office with a storehouse for precious objects, workshop for manufacturing various useful articles, |
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| and the Kham Van Palace and Co Ha Garden is where the princes studied and relaxed. |
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| Situated inside the Imperial Citadel complex, the Tu Cam Thanh (Purple Forbidden Citadel) was reserved for Emperor Gia Long and the royal family. |
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| The citadel is decorated with many giant green trees, lakes and plumeria. |
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Earlier, over 50 international organisations have responded to UNESCO’s call to sponsor the restoration of Hue citadel by offering financial support for the work. Japan also funded the restoration of Ngo Mon (the Southern Gate) with US$100,000. |
