10 fascinating facts about the famous Saigon post office

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1. Not designed by Eiffel. Although many people mistakenly believe that the Saigon Central Post Office was designed by Gustave Eiffel (the designer of the Eiffel Tower), in fact the building was built according to the plan of architect Villedieu and his assistant Foulhoux.

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2. Nearly 140 years old. The building was built from 1886 - 1891, is one of the oldest buildings in Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City that is still preserved today.

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3. Unique architecture. The building has a European style combined with some Asian decorations, with some postal features such as decorative panels honoring the inventors of the telegraph and electricity.

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4. The structure resembles European train stations. Inside the post office building there is a curved iron vaulted ceiling that spans the entire building, similar to European train stations at that time.

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5. There are two antique maps inside. As soon as you enter the building, you will see two large hand-drawn maps: "Saigon et ses environs" (Saigon and its environs – 1892) and "Telegraph lines of South Vietnam et du Cambodge" (Telegraph lines of Cochinchina – 1936).

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6. The old clock on the facade. The large clock on the facade has existed for more than 100 years and still works accurately, a special highlight of the building.

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7. The oldest post office in Vietnam still in operation. This is the oldest post office in Vietnam still in operation, serving domestic and international mail and parcels.

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8. Adjacent to Notre Dame Cathedral. The post office is located opposite Notre Dame Cathedral, forming a pair of iconic architectures in the center of Saigon.

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9. Free to enter. The building is completely free to enter and is a popular wedding photography and sightseeing spot for locals and tourists in Ho Chi Minh City.

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10. Appeared in many famous movies. Ho Chi Minh City Central Post Office has appeared in many domestic and foreign movies, such as “The Quiet American”.