See Vinh past and present through photos
(Baonghean.vn) - Through many historical periods, Vinh city has changed a lot from street corners, roads and construction works. Let's look back at those changes through old and new photos of some landmarks and construction works that are highlights of the city.
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Nghe An Citadel was built of earth in 1804, 2 years after King Gia Long ascended the throne. Photo: Archive |
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In the 12th year of Minh Mang (1831), the citadel was rebuilt with earth and stone with a hexagonal plan, with three entrances: the Front Gate, the Left Gate and the Right Gate with solid gates. The citadel was the place where the Southern Dynasty government apparatus was located during the period 1804-1945. Photo: Nguyen Book |
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Nghe An Citadel Gate in 1929. Photo: Tran Dinh Quan. |
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In the photo is the southern gate located on Gia Long Boulevard, now Dang Thai Than Street. Through many historical events, the gate has been restored but still retains the ancient architecture of the ancient Citadel. Photo: Hai Vuong |
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Vinh market has existed for a long time, formerly called Vinh market. Photo: Document |
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Before Vinh became the capital of Nghe An, Vinh market was a large market, a famous trading center of the whole region. Currently, the architectural appearance of Vinh market has completely changed. Photo: Sach Nguyen |
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A street corner of Quang Trung apartment building C. Photo courtesy |
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A corner of the old Quang Trung area has been replaced by the Tecco apartment complex. Photo: Sach Nguyen |
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Viet Duc Children's Cultural House (formerly called Tenloman). Photo courtesy |
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Currently, the Viet Duc Children's Cultural House has been built spaciously. Photo: Le Thang |
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Panoramic view of the old 12/9 cinema complex. Photo courtesy |
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The 12/9 Cinema has always been a modern entertainment complex, which still has movie screening rooms. Photo: Nguyen Sach |
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Ben Thuy in 1908. Photo archive |
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Ben Thuy bridge area along Lam river seen from Dung Quyet mountain. Photo: Sach Nguyen |
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Hong Son Temple was formerly called Vo Mieu. Photo courtesy |
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Hong Son Temple was built in 1927. The front gate seems to have changed a bit during the construction process. In addition, the village well no longer exists as it does today. Photo: Sach Nguyen |
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Old Vinh Post Office. Photo: Tran Dinh Quan |
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The former post office grounds are now part of the BigC Shopping Center on Tran Phu Street, Le Mao Ward, Vinh City. There was a time when this was the city's Martyrs' Monument. Photo: Hai Vuong |