The cultural and historical beauty of Hoan Kiem District

As the only district-level unit of Hanoi subject to administrative unit arrangement in the period of 2023 - 2025, Hoan Kiem District has many historical and cultural relics, and is also a locality that attracts domestic and foreign tourists when visiting Hanoi.

Hoan Kiem District has a natural area of ​​about 5.29 ^km2 , so it does not meet the area standards of a district-level administrative unit according to Resolution 1211/2016/UBTVQH13. Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Tran Sy Thanh said that in the period of 2023 - 2025, the city has Hoan Kiem District and 176 commune-level administrative units that need to be rearranged.

Foreign tourists take souvenir photos when visiting Hoan Kiem Lake (Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi) on August 2.

Despite its "modest" area, Hoan Kiem is the cultural, political and economic center of the capital, with 190 historical and cultural relics and famous relics, including: Hoan Kiem Lake relic complex - Ngoc Son Temple - Ba Kieu Temple, Kim Ngan Communal House, Bao Thien Tower, King Le Temple, Quan Chuong Gate, Hanoi Opera House, Hoa Lo Prison, Hanoi Cathedral, Ly Thai To Monument, Dong Xuan Market...

Below are pictures of famous historical and cultural relics in Hoan Kiem District recorded by Thanh Nien on August 2:

Associated with Hoan Kiem District is Sword Lake (also known as Hoan Kiem Lake), one of the tourist attractions that attracts domestic and foreign visitors. The name Hoan Kiem appeared in the early 15th century, associated with the legend of King Le Loi returning the precious sword to the divine turtle. The lake's name was used to name this district. Up to now, this is the only lake in Hoan Kiem District.

Hanoi Opera House is located on August Revolution Square, at 1A Trang Tien Street, a unique French-style architecture modeled after the Opera House de Paris.

Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square area, the most bustling entertainment place in the capital.

The statue of King Le Thai To is located in a multi-item architectural complex, at 16 Le Thai To Street.

The statue of King Ly Thai To is located in Ly Thai To flower garden, Dinh Tien Hoang street.

The Pen Tower - Inkwell, a cultural symbol for the people of Hanoi in particular and the Vietnamese people in general.

Quan Chuong Gate, the only remaining gate of the ancient citadel, was recognized as a historical relic in 1995.

Hang Dau Water Tower was built in 1894, before Long Bien Bridge, located at the intersection of the old streets: Hang Than, Hang Luoc, Hang Giay, Hang Dau, Quan Thanh and Phan Dinh Phung street.

Hoa Lo Prison, one of the famous historical sites in Hanoi.

Hanoi Cathedral, a familiar destination for tourists as well as Catholics.

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