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 liberation day; image of Flag Tower is printed
on the money paper issued firstly by the Bank of Vietnam.
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.
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.
Where to stay
Hanoi Victory hotel
is your best choice. Hanoi Victory Hotel is one of the greatest three stars
hotels in Hanoi which is hightly
appreciated for the comfort and luxury. If you are going to Hanoi
Vietnam in order to find out about Hanoi beauty, culture values, or simply want to have a happy and useful
Hanoi tour – Welcome to Hanoi Victory hotel, the best hotel in hanoi, where you can rest
most comfortably with perfect services.
Address: 3 Hang Quat street ,
Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Tel: + 84 4 3938 2666
Website: http://www.hanoivictoryhotel.com
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