Friday, November 11, 2016

The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long | Vietnam


Unesco WHS Vietnam
Postcard
The Thang Long Imperial Citadel was built in the 11th century by the Ly Viet Dynasty. It was constructed on the remains of a Chinese fortress dating from the 7th century. The centre of regional political power for almost 13 centuries without interruption.

On the card you see the 33 m tall Hanoi Flag Tower, built in 1812 as an observation post to the Hanoi Citadel.

Stamp
The stamp depicts another UNESCO World Heritage site: Complex of Hué Monuments.

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