Explore the Thang Long Imperial Citadel

The Ly Viet Dynasty constructed the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in the eleventh century to mark the Dai Viet's independence. It was once the key center of military power in this country and remained to play a crucial strategic role up to the 1960s and the Vietnam War.

Throughout Vietnam's history, The Citadel has seen a lot of significant changes and braced itself through a number of destructive wars. The Central Sector of the Citadel is its most prominent section; in 2010, it was added to the list of UNESCO Natural World Heritage Sites. Many priceless cultural and archaeological artifacts from the historic Thang Long Citadel can be found in the Central Sector. These artifacts clearly and fully depict the artistic, structural, and cultural developments during each dynasty.