Citadel of the Ho Dynasty
Overview
The 14th -century Ho Dynasty citadel, built according to the feng shui principles, testifies to the flowering of neo-Confucianism in late 14th century Viet Nam and its spread to other parts of east Asia. According to these principles it was sited in a landscape of great scenic beauty on an axis joining the Tuong Son and Don Son mountains in a plain between the Ma and Buoi rivers. The citadel buildings represent an outstanding example of a new style of south-east Asian imperial city.
About Citadel of the Ho Dynasty
The Citadel of the Hồ Dynasty is a 15th century stone fortress in Thanh Hóa, Vietnam. It served as the western capital of the Hồ dynasty (1398–1407) while also being an important political, economic, and cultural centre in the 16th to the 18th century. It is located in modern Tây Giai commune, Vĩnh Lộc District, in Thanh Hóa Province, in Vietnam's North Central Coast region.
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Components(3 locations)
- •Inner Citadel1358-001
- •Nam Giao Altar1358-003
- •La Thanh Outer Walled Section1358-002
Details
- Countries
- Viet Nam
- ISO Codes
- VN
- Area
- 155.5 ha
- Coordinates
- 20.0781, 105.6047
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