Imperial City of Huế

Hoàng thành Huế

palace in Huế

#1 in Huế / #5 in Vietnam

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The Imperial City of Huế, located in Huế, Vietnam, is a sprawling complex that once served as the political, cultural, and religious center of the Nguyen Dynasty, which ruled from 1802 to 1945. Enclosed within massive stone walls and surrounded by a moat, the city includes a series of palaces, temples, walls, gates, and gardens. Key features include the Noon Gate (Cửa Ngọ Môn), the Throne Palace (Điện Thái Hòa), and the Forbidden Purple City (Tử Cấm Thành), which was reserved for the emperor and his close confidants.

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