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Thăng Long Imperial Citadel

Ancient fortress at the heart of Hanoi, a UNESCO World Heritage site reflecting Vietnam's history from the Ly Dynasty to modern times.

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Listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site in 2010, Hanoi Citadel is now open to the public after hundreds of years as the exclusive domain of Vietnam’s elite. Unlike the Hue Citadel, which remains intact, the 12-acre Hanoi Citadel is a fragmented collection of monuments.

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