Hue was
once the capital of the country during both the Tay Son and Nguyen
dynasties. Throughout the centuries it has become a large complex of
architectural relics and picturesque elegance. It has been
recognized as a World Heritage site by UNESCO.
Royal Citadel: The
Royal Citadel is located on the banks of the Perfume river. The
construction using exclusively bricks, started in 1805. The wall is
6 m high, 20 m thick and surrounded by a moat. The citadel has 10
gates.
Imperial Enclosure : The Imperial Enclosure is located in the
centre of the citadel. It mainly consists of the Noon Gate,
Thuong Uyen (Royal) Garden, Trieu temple, Thai temple, Hien Lam
pavilion, Hung temple and Phung Tien temple.
Forbidden Purple City : Constructed early on in emperor Gia
Long's reign in 1804. It was first called Cung Thanh, city of
Residences, and later renamed the Forbidden Purple City by
emperor Minh Mang in 1822. It is connected with the Imperial
Enclosure by seven gates.
Some of the architectural constructions found here include Can
Chanh Palace, Ta Huu Vu (Left and Right Houses), Can Thanh
Palace, Khon Thai Residence, Kien Trung Palace, the Royal
Library and Royal Theatre.
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