Lang Fort relic wears new look, attracting people of the capital

Lang Citadel relic (Lang ward, Hanoi) has become a historical space close to people and tourists when learning about the formation and development process of the capital.

The Lang Fort relic was formerly located in the premises of the Lang Hydrometeorological Station, the National Hydrometeorological Forecasting Center. After the Huynh Thuc Khang Street extension project was completed, the relic was renovated and became an attractive open space, attracting people and tourists to visit, take photos, and learn about history.

Information on the stone stele at the relic says: "At 8:03 p.m. on December 19, 1946, the Lang Fortress was ordered to fire the first shots at the French troops in Hanoi City, opening the nationwide resistance war against the invading French colonialists...".

Lang Fort relic has a new, spacious appearance, but still retains its heroic historical value.

The cannon is a testament to the beginning of the Hanoi army and people "determination to die for the Fatherland" to protect the capital.

The large bas-relief depicts Uncle Ho calling for national resistance, and heroic and indomitable Vietnamese soldiers.

Lang Fort relic is also the origin and growth of the heroic Vietnamese Artillery force.

After being restored, the Lang Fort relic located on Huynh Thuc Khang extended street has become a popular sightseeing and historical learning spot for the community.

People and tourists visit, learn about history and take photos at Lang Fort relic.

Lang Fort has become a meaningful destination for domestic and foreign tourists to learn about the history and development of the capital.

Lang Fort relic was given a plaque commemorating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day September 2 (1945 - 2025), welcoming the Party Congresses at all levels of Hanoi City for the 2025 - 2030 term.

Lang Fort relic has become a "red address" spreading great historical values ​​to educate revolutionary traditions, foster patriotism and national pride for young generations.

With a majestic and heroic appearance but still retaining its historical value, the Lang Citadel relic has become a "red address" to educate revolutionary traditions, foster patriotism and national pride for young generations. At the same time, this is also a meaningful destination for domestic and foreign tourists to learn about the history and development process of the Capital.

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/xa-hoi/di-tich-phao-dai-lang-khoac-dien-mao-moi-thu-hut-nguoi-dan-thu-do-20251203152345398.htm