UNESCO WHCCulturalInscribed 1993
Complex of Hué Monuments
Overview
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.
About Complex of Hué Monuments
The Complex of Huế Monuments is a UNESCO World Heritage Site-listed relic complex located in the city of Huế, central Vietnam. Established as the capital of newly unified Vietnam in 1802 under the reign of emperor Gia Long, Hue played a vital role as the political, cultural, and religious center of the empire.
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Components(14 locations)
- •Citadel of Hué, including Imperial City, Purple Forbidden City, Royal Canal, Museum of Hue, National University, Lake of the Serene Heart678-001
- •Tu Duc Tomb678-007
- •Duc Duc Tomb678-005
- •Gia Long Tomb678-013
- •Thieu Tri Tomb678-010
- •Khai Dinh Tomb678-011
- •Minh Mang Tomb678-012
- •Thien Mu Pagoda678-002
- •Dong Khanh Tomb678-008
- •Hon Chen Temple678-009
- •Tran Hai Fortress678-014
- •Nam Giao Esplanade678-006
- •Royal Arena and Voi Re Temple678-004
- •Temple of Letters and Temple of Military678-003
Details
- Countries
- Viet Nam
- ISO Codes
- VN
- Area
- 315.47 ha
- Coordinates
- 16.4694, 107.5778
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