Hué
- States
- Vietnam
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 1993
- Location
- Province: Thua Thien - Hue
- Region
- Asia & Pacific
- Coordinates
- 16.46944, 107.57778
- Last Visited
- 2017
- UNESCO ID
- 678
- WH Site
- 678
The Complex of Hué Monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Vietnam, showcases the grandeur of the Nguyen Dynasty, which ruled from 1802 to 1945. This historic ensemble includes the fortified Citadel, the Imperial City, and the Forbidden Purple City, along with royal tombs, temples, and pagodas, all harmoniously integrated with the natural landscape. Recognized in 1993, it exemplifies eastern feudal architecture and urban planning, reflecting Vietnam’s rich cultural and political heritage. Despite wartime damage, ongoing conservation efforts preserve its universal value for future generations.
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Points (14)
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• Citadel of Hué, including Imperial City, Purple Forbidden City, Royal Canal, Museum of Hue, National University, Lake of the Serene Heart
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• Dong Khanh Tomb
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• Duc Duc Tomb
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• Gia Long Tomb
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• Hon Chen Temple
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• Khai Dinh Tomb
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• Minh Mang Tomb
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• Nam Giao Esplanade
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• Royal Arena and Voi Re Temple
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• Temple of Letters and Temple of Military
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• Thien Mu Pagoda
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• Thieu Tri Tomb
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• Tran Hai Fortress
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• Tu Duc Tomb