[Photo] Inside the Imperial Academy relic of Hue Citadel before the hundred billion dollar restoration

The People's Committee of Hue City has just approved an investment project to preserve and adapt the Quoc Tu Giam - Hue Citadel relic with a total investment of more than 108 billion VND. This relic is currently in a state of desolation after a serious fire broke out in 2022, causing many people to feel heartbroken.

Panorama of the Imperial Academy relic site: Consisting of 5 buildings, located in Hue citadel, built by King Duy Tan in 1908, replacing the Imperial Academy in An Ninh village built under the reign of King Gia Long and King Minh Mang.

Most of the buildings within the relic site are in serious disrepair.

The "self-study house" block was the most heavily affected after the fire in 2022.

The desolate scene inside the self-study block.

Grass and trees have grown wild over time, below are the remaining charred pillars.

Grass and trees have grown wild over time, below are the remaining charred pillars.

The scene of this once solemn and ancient place makes many history lovers feel sad.

The roof of the "self-study house" block was torn off by the fire.

The roof of the "self-study house" block was torn off by the fire.

Inside Di Luan Duong - the "heart" of the national university under the Hue dynasty is still quite intact.

After being restored and embellished, the Nguyen Dynasty Imperial Academy will become a representative museum of education , art, and history for the whole country, as well as a center of international cultural exchange.

Phan Hai Tung Lam

Source: https://nhandan.vn/anh-ben-trong-di-tich-quoc-tu-giam-kinh-thanh-hue-truoc-dai-trung-tu-tram-ty-post908838.html