Complex of Hué Monuments

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Complex of Hué Monuments: A Cultural and Religious Centre of Unified Viet Nam

The Complex of Hué Monuments, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993, offers a captivating glimpse into the rich history and culture of Vietnam. Situated along the picturesque Perfume River, this architectural ensemble serves as a testament to the grandeur and significance of Hué as the political, cultural, and religious capital of the Nguyen Dynasty from 1802 to 1945.

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UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site

Established as the capital of unified Viet Nam in 1802, Hué was not only the political but also the cultural and religious centre under the Nguyen dynasty until 1945. The Perfume River winds its way through the Capital City, the Imperial City, the Forbidden Purple City and the Inner City, giving this unique feudal capital a setting of great natural beauty.

Encyclopedia Record: Imperial City of Huế

The Imperial City or Imperial Palace also known as Đại Nội (大內), is a royal enclosure within the walled city of Huế, the former imperial capital of Vietnam during the Nguyễn dynasty. It contains the palaces that housed the imperial family, as well as shrines, gardens, and offices for mandarins. Constructed in 1804 under Emperor Gia Long as a new capital and later re-modelled and enlarged to its current scale in 1833, it mostly served as a ceremonial function and imperial residence during the French colonial period. After the end of the monarchy in 1945, it suffered heavy damage and neglect during the Indochina Wars through the 1980s. The Imperial City was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993 as part of the Complex of Huế Monuments and is undergoing restoration.

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