Hanoi Flag Tower at the age of nearly 200 years is renowned
as one of the symbols of Hanoi. The construction began in 1805 and completed in
1812, the 11th year of Gia Long time, Nguyen dynasty, five years after
construction time of Flag Tower in Hue.
Location and History
Hanoi Flag Tower at the age of nearly 200 years is renowned
as one of the symbols of Hanoi. The construction began in 1805 and completed in
1812, the 11th year of Gia Long time, Nguyen dynasty, five years after
construction time of Flag Tower in Hue.
From 1894 to 1897, the French colonial destroyed most of the
construction in Thang Long Imperial Citadel, and Flag Tower is one of rare
architecture works which still remain today. Moreover, the image of Flag Tower
has been embedded in many remarkable historic events; for example, the flag of
Vietnam flew on the top of the Flag Tower for the first time in 1945, after The
August Revolution’s success, and on October 10th, 1954- the capital libration
day; image of Flag Tower is printed on the money paper issued firstly by the
Bank of Vietnam.
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Since 1986, there are always a national flag (24m2) flying
on the top of Hanoi Flag Tower. One flag is only used within two to three weeks
on average, so in one year, there are about 20 flags alternately flying in the
sky of Hanoi.
Located on Dien Bien Phu street, at the center of the city,
Hanoi Flag Tower is a historic attraction that tourists who arrive in Hanoi
should visit once.
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Architecture
Hanoi Flag Tower is 33m height with three platforms and the
eight-side tower, and 41m height consisting of the flag pole. With original
construction purpose as an observatory; Hanoi Flag Tower offers a breathtaking
view for the watchers standing on it. The top of the tower is an eight-side
room with eight windows corresponding to eight directions, offering enough
space for six people standing inside. “Ngenh huc” means “Welcome dawn’s
sunlight”, “Hoi quang” means “Reflecting the light”, and “Huong minh” means
“Direct to the light” are alternately inscribed on the eastern, western and
southern door of the tower. At the northern door, there are two stairs in the
left and the right hand side.
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