An aerial view of the Nguyen Dynasty's Imperial Academy (Quốc Tử Giám) complex. Photo: VT
On January 19th, Mr. Hoang Viet Trung, Director of the Hue Imperial Citadel Relics Conservation Center, announced that the unit had just held a groundbreaking ceremony for the project "Conservation, restoration and adaptation of the Quoc Tu Giam relic - Hue Imperial Citadel".
The project, with a budget of over 108 billion VND, focuses on renovating key structures such as: Di Luan Hall, the House of the Right-Handed Students, the House of the Left-Handed Students, the two Houses of the Left/Right-Handed Students, the Kitchen, the Kieu Gia building, the Huynh Tu Thu Thanh stele, the Tam Quan gate, the guardhouse, the parking lot, the garden, the technical infrastructure and fire protection systems…
About a year ago, the Hue City History Museum relocated its headquarters and handed over the land and buildings of the Quoc Tu Giam historical site (located at 1 23rd August Street, Phu Xuan Ward) to the Hue Imperial City Relics Conservation Center for management and restoration, and to promote the value of the historical site.
Before the restoration project, the structures at the Nguyen Dynasty's Imperial Academy were in serious disrepair. In particular, the main building, Di Luan Hall, with its traditional wooden architecture, had suffered significant damage; the load-bearing capacity of some structural components could no longer meet normal usage requirements, creating localized safety hazards...
The Di Luan Hall at the Imperial Academy has seriously deteriorated and will be completely dismantled for renovation. Photo: S. THUY
The preservation and restoration of the Imperial Academy is essential to combat the degradation of this UNESCO-recognized world heritage site, and will gradually contribute significantly to the goal of completing the overall architecture of the Hue Imperial Citadel complex.
Upon completion, the project will contribute to preserving and promoting the cultural heritage that once served as the site of ancient imperial examinations. Furthermore, it will connect the system of historical sites near the Hue Imperial Citadel, such as the Hue Royal Antiquities Museum (now Long An Palace), the Privy Council relics, etc., creating an interesting destination for sightseeing and cultural experiences.
Also on this occasion, the Hue Imperial City Relics Conservation Center commenced the project "Restoration, renovation and adaptive rehabilitation of the Temple of Literature" (Kim Long ward).
The Temple of Literature in Kim Long ward has also recently begun restoration work with a budget of over 132 billion VND. Photo: S. Thuy
The project, with a budget of over 132.1 billion VND, includes the restoration of the entire Dai Thanh Dien building, covering an area of 830m2; the renovation and restoration of the temple courtyard, covering 950m2, Dai Thanh Mon, Kim Thanh Mon, and Ngoc Chan Mon; the restoration of the entire Van Mieu Mon building; the restoration and adaptation of the boat dock; the beautification of greenery; and the upgrading of the landscape and technical infrastructure.
The Temple of Literature was built more than 200 years ago. Over time and due to various reasons, the monument has deteriorated and suffered significant damage. The wooden structures, including the main hall, no longer exist, leaving only the foundations.
A view inside the Temple of Literature in Hue. Photo: S. Thuy
It is expected that, after restoration, the Temple of Literature will contribute to enriching the architectural heritage of the Hue Imperial City in general and the complex of relics from the Kim Long area - Thien Mu Pagoda - Temple of Literature in particular.
According to the Hue Imperial Citadel Conservation Center, the project "Conservation, restoration and adaptation of the Imperial Academy - Hue Citadel" is expected to be completed by the end of 2029, and the project "Restoration, restoration and adaptation of the Temple of Literature" is expected to be completed by the end of 2028.
Source: https://baovanhoa.vn/van-hoa/trung-tu-di-tich-van-mieu-and-quoc-tu-giam-trieu-nguyen-198490.html
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