List of relic sites (1320)
Long Hung Church
Long Hung Church is located in Hai Phu commune, Quang Tri province (formerly in Hai Lang district), right on National Highway 1A. Built in the period 1955–1956, the church has solid reinforced concrete architecture and was once a place for religious activities of local parishioners. During the war to protect Quang Tri Citadel in 1972, the church became a fierce fighting point for our army and people. After many rounds of bombs and bullets, the building was heavily damaged, but the architectural frame still exists as a living testament to the fierceness of war and the resilient fighting spirit of Quang Tri's army and people during the 81 days and nights of protecting the Ancient Citadel. Today, the ruined walls, bell tower and remaining vestiges of the church are still preserved, becoming a red address for educating revolutionary traditions and a tourist attraction when coming to Quang Tri. This place not only helps visitors learn about the history of the nation's struggle but is also a space to commemorate those who heroically sacrificed for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland. With special historical value, Long Hung Church has been ranked as a special national relic in the cluster of relics associated with the 81 day and night event of protecting Quang Tri Ancient Citadel. This is a meaningful destination for those who want to learn about history and pay tribute to the generations of ancestors who have fallen for peace today. Source: Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Quang Tri
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Rating : National monument
Ca Temple
Ca Temple, also known as Lon Temple or Three Toa Dai Vuong Temple, is located in Dong Kinh commune, Ha Tinh province. This is one of the typical historical and cultural relics of the locality, built in the 11th century under the Ly dynasty to worship Prince Ly Nhat Quang and the two princes Ly Dai Thanh and Ly Thai Giai, who were instrumental in recruiting people, establishing hamlets, and developing the ancient land of Hoan Chau. Later, the temple worshiped two more famous generals Tran Quang Khai and Tran Khanh Du, remembering their ancestors' contributions to the country. Over many dynasties, the temple was renovated and expanded, creating an architectural complex including lower palace, middle palace and upper palace. The buildings are mainly made of ironwood with a system of columns, rafters, diaphragms and intricate carvings of dragons, phoenixes and traditional patterns, reflecting the unique architectural art of many historical periods. In addition to its architectural value, Ca Temple also preserves 37 decrees of feudal kings and many precious artifacts. On the nearly 3-hectare campus, there is a population of hundreds of years old trees, many of which are recognized as Vietnamese Heritage Trees. The relic is also the site of secret activities of the Party organization in Ha Can region during the revolutionary movement of the period 1930–1931. With outstanding historical, cultural and architectural values, in 1992, Ca Temple was ranked a national historical and cultural relic by the Ministry of Culture and Information (now the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism). Today, this place is a spiritual and sightseeing destination, contributing to preserving and promoting the traditional cultural values of Ha Tinh. Source: Ha Tinh Newspapers and Radio and Television
Ha Tinh
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Rating : National monument
Ha Pagoda
Ha Pagoda - Historical relic, artistic architecture and famous spiritual destination of the Capital. Ha Pagoda, the name Thanh Duc Tu, is located on Chua Ha street, Cau Giay ward, Hanoi city. This is one of the famous ancient temples of the Capital, with historical, architectural and spiritual cultural value, attracting a large number of people and tourists to visit and worship. According to historical documents, the pagoda was built in the Later Le period and has been restored and embellished many times but still retains its traditional architecture. The relic complex includes three gates, front hall, upper palace, Mau house and To house, arranged harmoniously in a cool green space. The pagoda still preserves many precious artifacts such as a bronze bell cast in 1799, a system of Buddha statues, Mother Goddess statues, stone stele of the Nguyen Dynasty and many ancient worship objects of historical and artistic value. Not only is it a place to worship Buddha, Ha Pagoda also has a Mother Goddess shrine, reflecting the harmonious combination of Buddhism and Vietnamese folk beliefs. In particular, the pagoda is also a place marking an important revolutionary event when the Hanoi Party Committee and the Revolutionary Military Committee held meetings here to prepare for the August General Uprising in 1945. With outstanding historical, architectural and cultural values, in 1996 Ha Pagoda was ranked a national historical, architectural and artistic relic by the Ministry of Culture and Information (now the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism). Today, the temple is not only a famous spiritual destination but also an address to help visitors learn about the history and culture of Hanoi. Source: Hanoi Landscapes and Monuments
Hanoi
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Rating : National monument
Fire Zone Museum
Fire Zone Museum Khu Chay Museum is located in Dong Tan commune, Ung Hoa district (now Dong Tien commune, Hanoi city), is a place to store and introduce documents and artifacts about the revolutionary struggle movement of the army and people of Khu Chay - a guerrilla base area including 22 communes in the south of Ung Hoa district and west of Phu Xuyen district during the resistance war against the French colonialists. According to historical documents, since the 1930s, Khu Chay soon became the base of revolutionary activities. During the resistance war against the French (1946–1954), this place was an important guerrilla base, despite being surrounded by the enemy and conducting many large-scale raids. The army and people of Khu Chay fought tenaciously, defeating many raids, notably the "Cangguru" raid in 1952, contributing to protecting the base area and supporting the resistance movement in Ha Dong (formerly). After 1975, the Fire Zone Museum was built on the land that was once a fierce battlefield to preserve historical values and educate revolutionary traditions. In 2004, the museum was upgraded with more modern display space. Currently, the museum stores nearly 1,000 documents, images and artifacts, displayed on the themes of Khu Chay's terrain, the patriotic traditions of the local people, the resistance war against the French colonialists and the process of building the homeland after peace. Many precious artifacts are being preserved such as the machete that comrade Do Muoi used during the August Revolution, the choke used by comrade Hoang Quoc Viet during secret activities, a letter of praise from President Ho Chi Minh to the guerrillas of Khu Chay, and many weapons, living utensils, and resistance artifacts. Today, the Fire Zone Museum is a typical red address of Hanoi, contributing to educating today's generations on patriotic traditions, the spirit of revolutionary struggle and the resilient will of the soldiers and people of the Fire Zone. According to: Hanoi Landscapes and Monuments.
Hanoi
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Rating : Provincial level relics
Van Uyen communal house
Van Uyen village communal house is located in Van Uyen village, Nam Phu commune, Hanoi city, and is a typical religious work associated with the cultural life of residents along the Red River. According to local documents, the communal house has a long history, bears many ancient architectural marks and still retains a system of stone steles, carved plaques, horizontal panels, and parallel sentences with historical and artistic value. The communal house worships Saint Nguyen Sieu (Nguyen Huu Cong, 924–967) as the Village's Tutelary God. According to legends and local documents, he was one of the 12 warlords during the 12 warlords' chaos who once controlled the Tay Phu Liet region (now in the southern area of Hanoi). After his death, people set up a temple to commemorate his merits and respected him as the village's protective deity. Van Uyen Communal House is located in a relic complex including Communal House - Thien Ung Temple - Diamond Pagoda - Temple, reflecting the characteristics of Northern village culture, where folk beliefs and Buddhism coexist, attached to community life for many generations. Every year, on the 6th day of the second lunar month, people organize the Van Uyen Village Festival to commemorate Saint Nguyen Sieu. The ceremony took place solemnly with incense offerings, sacrifices and the most special was the water procession on the Red River. Sacred water is taken from the middle of the river, filtered through red cloth and then brought to the communal house for the ceremony, demonstrating the belief in wet rice agriculture and the residents' attachment to the Red River. The festival has many cultural, artistic and traditional exchange activities, attracting a large number of people and tourists. According to: Hanoi People Magazine
Hanoi
475 view
Rating : Provincial level relics
Tomb of Ong Ngu Cu Lao Cham
Tomb of Ong Ngu Cu Lao Cham Ong Ngu's mausoleum is located in Bai Lang village, Tan Hiep island commune (Cu Lao Cham), Da Nang city (formerly in Hoi An city, Quang Nam). The project was built in the late 19th century, located about 10 meters from the coast, with its back leaning against the mountain and facing the sea according to the traditional feng shui concept of coastal residents. According to folk beliefs, Ong fish (whale) is revered by fishermen as the god of the South Sea, always protecting and helping people in distress at sea. When the Ong fish washed ashore, people held a solemn funeral according to traditional rituals, then reburied and put the remains in the mausoleum to worship, showing gratitude to the fishermen's protective god. The mausoleum is built of bricks, lime and coral, with traditional architecture with yin and yang tiled roofs, low domed roofs and a post-mortar that holds the bones of Ong fish. The roof is decorated with motifs of four sacred animals, phoenix birds and tombstones. In front is a screen embossed with the image of "The Fish God plays the moon". Inside, there are three rooms: the main room worships the Ong fish with 13 gilded and lacquered tablets; The two side rooms worship the left, right, and supporting deities. Ong Ngu Mausoleum is not only a place of religious activities of the Cu Lao Cham fishing community but also a typical architectural work of art, reflecting the marine cultural life of local residents. Every year, on the 3rd and 4th day of the 4th lunar month, the Cau Ngu festival is held here with traditional rituals to commemorate the Ong fish, pray for favorable weather, calm seas and safe, bountiful voyages. With outstanding values of history, architecture and cultural beliefs, on December 13, 2006, Ong Ngu Tomb of Cu Lao Cham was ranked a national historical and cultural relic by the Ministry of Culture and Information (now the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism). Source: Cu Lao Cham Marine Protected Area Management Board
Da Nang
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Rating : National monument
Provincial Party Committee base area at Xeo Duoc
Provincial Party Committee base area at Xeo Duoc The Provincial Party Committee base at Xeo Duoc is a historical relic associated with the resistance war against the US to save the country by the army and people of Ca Mau. Located next to Thi Tuong Dam, the base has a rugged terrain surrounded by rivers, bud forests and nipa palms, becoming a safe place for the Ca Mau Provincial Party Committee during many years of resistance. According to Ca Mau Provincial Electronic Information Portal, from 1960 to 1975, Xeo Duoc was chosen as the base center of the Ca Mau Provincial Party Committee. Here, many important policies and resolutions were issued to lead the revolutionary movement, build the armed forces, and mobilize the masses to resist pacification and destroy strategic hamlets. This is also the workplace of many leaders of the Provincial Party Committee, Central Committee of the Southern Department and Military Region. For 15 years, local people have wholeheartedly protected and protected the safety of Party agencies. Although the enemy raided and raided many times, the base was still maintained, making an important contribution to the victory of the revolutionary movement in Ca Mau and the Southwest region. Currently, the relic has been restored and restored many items such as the hall, Provincial Party Committee office, the Provincial Party Secretary's workplace, cafeteria, secret bunker and auxiliary works, becoming a red address to educate patriotic and revolutionary traditions for the young generation. Source: Ca Mau province electronic information portal
Ca Mau
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Rating : Provincial level relics
Lung La - Nha The relic site
Lung La - Nha The relic site Lung La - Nha The relic site was an important revolutionary base of the Bac Lieu Provincial Party Committee (now Ca Mau province and Bac Lieu province) during the resistance war against the French colonialists. This is the private residence of comrade Tran Van Thoi, former Secretary of the Bac Lieu Provincial Party Committee, where many meetings and decisions of important significance to the revolutionary movement in the South took place. According to the Electronic Information Portal of Ca Mau province, in the period 1938–1940, Lung La - Nha The was the meeting place of Tan Hung hamlet Party cell, Ca Mau District Party Committee and Bac Lieu Provincial Party Committee. In October 1938, a conference to establish the Provisional Provincial Party Committee of Bac Lieu province took place here. In particular, on November 26, 1940, comrade Tran Van Thoi convened an expanded Provincial Party Committee Conference to implement the uprising plan. The conference decided to choose Hon Khoai as the opening shooting point for the local Cochinchina Uprising, directly commanded by comrade Phan Ngoc Hien. The victory of the Hon Khoai Uprising on December 13, 1940 became a milestone in the history of Ca Mau revolution and was chosen as the Traditional Day of the Party Committee, army and people of Ca Mau province. Currently, the relic has been restored and restored with items such as comrade Tran Van Thoi's house, traditional house, secret meeting place, artifact display area and commemorative stele, contributing to recreating the revolutionary space of the early years of the struggle for independence. Source: Ca Mau province electronic information portal.
Ca Mau
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Rating : Provincial level relics
Hill 79 Spring
Hill 79 Spring - Memorial relic of President Ho Chi Minh Hill 79 Spring is a memorial monument of President Ho Chi Minh, built from the love of local people for him. According to Hanoi Landscapes and Monuments, in 1971, the people of Yen Lang district (now Tien Thang commune) donated many precious artifacts to cast a statue of President Ho Chi Minh weighing more than 800kg to place on the top of the hill. From the foot of the hill to the monument there are 79 stone steps, symbolizing 79 springs in Uncle Ho's life. In 2004, Hill 79 Spring was ranked as a provincial historical-cultural relic. In the following years, the relic was invested in and renovated with many items such as Lotus Tower, Memorial House, walkway system, trees and ecological landscape. With an area of nearly 100 hectares, possessing pine hills, natural lakes, forests and fresh space, Hill 79 Spring today is not only a traditional educational red address, a memorial place for President Ho Chi Minh, but also developed into an ecological - cultural - spiritual tourism area. Visitors can combine offering incense, visiting natural landscapes, walking along the lake, experiencing resort activities, camping, picnicking and enjoying cuisine. Source: According to Hanoi Landscapes and Monuments
Hanoi
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Rating : Provincial level relics
Hill C1
C1 Hill - Historical evidence of the Dien Bien Phu Victory C1 Hill (French military name is Éliane 1) is one of the important bases in the Eastern base group of the Dien Bien Phu Group of bases. Located on high point 493, the hill acts as a "shield" protecting the central subdivision and Muong Thanh airport, while controlling the direction of attack from the East and Northeast. According to the Dien Bien Provincial Monuments Management Board, the French army arranged elite forces including Company 3, Battalion 1, Moroccan Infantry Regiment 4 and reinforced parachute units to defend this base. As for the Vietnam People's Army, the task of attacking Hill C1 was assigned to Battalion 215, Regiment 98, Group 316. On the afternoon of March 30, 1954, in the second attack of the Dien Bien Phu Campaign, our army launched an attack on Hill C1. After breaking down many layers of barbed wire fences with explosives, the units quickly captured bunkers on top of the hill. Platoon leader Nguyen Thien Cai planted the flag "Determined to fight, determined to win" on top of C1, marking the mastery of the base. However, the French army continuously organized many fierce counterattacks to regain this strategic position. The tug of war lasted for 32 days and nights, with fierce battles on each trench and each gun emplacement. By the night of May 1, 1954, the 98th Regiment completely controlled Hill C1, creating favorable conditions for our troops to attack the remaining bases such as C2 and A1, opening the door to the center of the Dien Bien Phu base group. Today, C1 Hill is one of the component relics of the Dien Bien Phu Battlefield Special National Monument. This place still preserves the system of trenches, trenches and battlefield vestiges, becoming a red address for educating patriotic traditions and the resilient fighting spirit of the Vietnamese army and people in the resistance war against the French colonialists. Source: According to Dien Bien Province Monuments Management Board
Dien Bien
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Rating : Special national monument
Vietnam - Laos International Martyrs Cemetery
Vietnam - Laos International Martyrs Cemetery Vietnam - Laos International Martyrs Cemetery is located in Anh Son commune, Nghe An province, on National Highway 7 leading to Nam Can border gate. This is the only cemetery in Vietnam bearing the names of two countries, a symbol of the special solidarity and fighting alliance between Vietnam and Laos. The project was built in 1976. In 1982, the Party and State decided to gather the remains of Vietnamese volunteers and military experts who died in Laos to bury here. The cemetery has an area of nearly 7 hectares and is currently the resting place of nearly 11,000 martyrs, including thousands of unidentified graves. The cemetery consists of two areas A and B with solemnly planned rows of graves. The center is a memorial monument, a ceremony house and a stone stele engraved with blessings in both Vietnamese and Lao languages, praising the solidarity and noble sacrifices of the two countries' soldiers and people during the resistance wars. This is not only a place to commemorate the heroic martyrs of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and military experts who performed international missions in Laos, but also a red address to educate on patriotic traditions, gratitude and special friendship between the two peoples. Every year, the cemetery welcomes thousands of relatives, veterans and tourists to offer incense and pay tribute to fallen heroes. Source: Vietnam - Laos International Martyrs Cemetery Management Board
Nghe An
120 view
Rating : National monument
Temple of King Hung
Temple of King Hung King Hung Temple is located along Highway 63, in Giao Khau hamlet, Tri Phai commune, Ca Mau province. The temple was built more than 150 years ago, initially it was just a small temple made of bamboo and leaves, known to local people as Ong Vua Temple. During the two resistance wars against the French colonialists and the American imperialists, the temple was repeatedly destroyed by bombs and bullets and had to be relocated to protect the place of worship as well as maintain the celebration of the Hung King's Anniversary. In 2006, the temple was built solidly with reinforced concrete, facing Highway 63 with a large gate and yard, meeting the religious needs of the people. By 2019, Ca Mau province implemented a project to renovate, embellish and upgrade the entire relic site with 13 items, including the main temple, green campus, guest house, kitchen, warehouse and temple gate. The project will be completed and put into use in 2022, becoming an important cultural and religious activity spot for local people. Every year, on the 10th day of the third lunar month, the Hung King's death anniversary is solemnly held at the temple with the participation of authorities, organizations and a large number of people inside and outside the province. This is not only an opportunity to commemorate the heroic contributions of the Hung Kings to building the country, but also to contribute to educating generations of patriotic traditions and gratitude for their roots. Source: Ca Mau province electronic information portal
Ca Mau
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Rating : Provincial level relics
Temple of Mai Hac De
Temple of Mai Hac De Mai Hac De Temple in Nam Thai commune, Nam Dan district (now Van An commune), Nghe An province is a typical historical relic complex associated with the life and career of national hero Mai Thuc Loan. The relic consists of two main areas, the Temple and the Shrine - Tomb, forming a unified complex in a harmonious space of mountains and water. According to the Nghe An Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mai Thuc Loan initiated the Hoan Chau uprising in 713, leading the people against the domination of the Tang Dynasty. After winning many victories, he ascended the throne, took the title Mai Hac De, named the country Van An and built an independent government. In 722, before a large-scale attack by the Tang army, the uprising failed and Emperor Mai Hac died in the Hung Son mountains. To commemorate the merits of the national hero, people built a temple in the ancient land of Van An. The temple was built during the Later Le period and was majorly restored in the 2nd year of Minh Menh (1821). The project is located on high land, facing the Lam River in front, including items such as gate, yard, lower palace, middle palace, upper palace, left vu, right vu, featuring traditional carving art with the themes of four sacred animals and four precious animals. About 200 meters west of the temple is the Temple - Tomb of Mai Hac De. The monument was built according to the layout of "front temple, rear tomb", the mausoleum is made of monolithic green stone, the front overlooks the Lam River, the back leans towards Dun mountain, creating a characteristic "mountain and water view" position. Currently, the relic still preserves many valuable artifacts such as worship statues, horizontal panels, parallel sentences, incense burners and many feudal dynasties for Mai Hac De and Mai Thieu De. Every year, the King Mai Temple festival is held from the 13th to 15th of the first lunar month with traditional rituals such as water procession, foot procession, incense offering and many folk cultural activities, notably the King Plum wrestling festival. Source: Nghe An Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism
Nghe An
462 view
Rating : Special national monument
E1 Hill
E1 Hill – Fierce evidence of the Dien Bien Phu Campaign Hill E1 is located in the northeast of Muong Thanh center, Dien Bien Phu city, Dien Bien province. During the Dien Bien Phu Campaign in 1954, this was an important base in the Dominique base cluster of the French army, with the task of protecting Muong Thanh center and Dien Bien airport. After our troops captured E1, this high point was used as an artillery observation post, mountain artillery battlefield and command post to control enemy targets. Due to its strategic location, E1 suffered thousands of artillery, bombs and tank fire from the French army for 36 days and nights. The terrain was plowed and the trees were completely destroyed, causing this place to be called "death hill" by the soldiers. Despite fighting in extremely fierce conditions, our units still stubbornly held the position, maintained the battlefield, contributed to destroying enemy firepower and supported the attacks into the center of the Muong Thanh stronghold group. E1 Hill is a testament to the brave fighting spirit of the Vietnamese army, contributing to the historic victory of the Dien Bien Phu Campaign on May 7, 1954. Today, E1 hill is one of the attractions in the Dien Bien Phu Battlefield Relics Complex, helping tourists and today's generations better understand the fierceness of the battlefield as well as the resilient fighting spirit of the Vietnamese army and people in the "illustrious victory on five continents, shaking the earth". Source: People's Army Newspaper.
Dien Bien
516 view
Rating : Special national monument
Tan Hiep Tien Thanh Communal House
Tan Hiep Tien Hiep Communal House - A relic marking the merit of establishing the village on Cu Lao Cham Tan Hiep Tien Hien Communal House (local people often call Tien Hiep Mausoleum) is located in Bai Lang village, Tan Hiep commune (Cu Lao Cham), Hoi An city, Quang Nam province. This is a typical religious structure of the island's residents, built around the end of the 18th century to worship the ancestors and descendants who had meritorious efforts to destroy and establish villages, and at the same time worship the gods protecting fishermen in their lives and making a living at sea. According to historical documents, Cu Lao Cham has long held an important position at the sea gateway of Hoi An, where domestic and foreign ships often stop to get fresh water, firewood and shelter from the wind before continuing their voyage. The formation of the island community is associated with the process of reclamation, hamlet establishment and marine industry development. Therefore, building a communal house to commemorate ancestors as well as pray for a calm sea is a cultural beauty that has been passed down through many generations. The communal house was built in a typical arched architectural style, using local materials such as stone, brick, coral, lime mortar; The roof is covered with yin and yang tiles. The roof is decorated with the shape of "two dragons painting pearls", the blade's head is softly curved with floral motifs, dragon faces and fish tails, reflecting the interference between traditional architectural art and island culture. The space inside is spacious, divided into many worship areas. The main space has tablets worshiping Phuc Ba General and a number of gods related to the marine industry. According to ancient beliefs, "Phuc Ba" is a title given to generals who have conquered waves or are talented at navigation, and are worshiped by people as gods protecting fishermen on every trip to sea. With unique historical, cultural and architectural values, Tan Hiep Tien Hien Communal House was ranked a National Monument in 2006. Source: Hoi An Cultural Heritage Management and Conservation Center.
Da Nang
247 view
Rating : National monument
The tomb of King Quang Trung's concubine and Tay Son generals
The tomb of King Quang Trung's concubine and Tay Son generals The tomb of King Quang Trung's concubine and Tay Son generals is located in Thanh Dong village, Cam Thanh commune, Hoi An city, Quang Nam province. The relic is located on Rung Ray mound, where concubine Tran Thi Quy and a number of generals and mandarins of the Tay Son dynasty of the Tran Thanh Chau clan are buried. According to the Tran family genealogy and local documents, Tran Thi Quy was from Thanh Chau village and was recruited by King Quang Trung to be his concubine. After the Tay Son dynasty collapsed, she returned to her hometown to live and was buried in Cam Thanh. In the tomb area there are also the tombs of Tran Cong Thuc - Grand Admiral, Grand General and many other members of the Tran clan who held positions under the Tay Son dynasty. The tomb area not only reflects the typical ancient tomb type of Hoi An but also demonstrates the role of Thanh Chau village and the Tran clan in the Tay Son movement. This is a valuable source of information for researching local history and the late 18th century. In 1991, the tomb of King Quang Trung's concubine and Tay Son generals was ranked as a national historical relic. Source: According to Hoi An Cultural Heritage Management and Conservation Center.
Da Nang
120 view
Rating : National monument
Le clan's tomb
Le clan's tomb - A relic marking the process of colonizing the land of Cam Thanh The Le clan's tomb is located in Thanh Dong village, Cam Thanh commune, Hoi An city, Quang Nam province. This is the burial relic of the ancestor of the Le clan - Mr. Le Duy Tri, a fifth-generation descendant of the Later Le dynasty, who came to Thanh Chau to settle down in the early 17th century. According to historical documents, Mr. Le Duy Tri is the eldest son of The Tong Emperor Le Duy Dam, brother of King Kinh Tong Le Duy Tan. In 1623, due to political upheaval and persecution by Lord Trinh Tung, he and his family went to the South, stopping in the Thanh Chau area (now in Cam Thanh commune). Here, he and his clan reclaimed land, established hamlets, developed production and became the sages who publicly reclaimed this land. The current tomb complex was built on a large scale in 1930 (the fifth year of Bao Dai). The tombstone is engraved with the names of the ancestors of the Le clan and recognizes their contributions to the exploration of ancient Thanh Chau lands. The monument is not only a place to commemorate ancestors but also an important testament to the process of migration and expansion of Dai Viet residents into Hoi An in the 17th century. With outstanding historical and cultural values, the Le ancestral tomb is a valuable source of material for researching the history of the formation of the Cam Thanh community in particular and Hoi An in general. The relic was ranked as a national historical relic in 1991. Source: According to Hoi An Cultural Heritage Management and Conservation Center.
Da Nang
483 view
Rating : National monument
King's Temple
King Pagoda - Historical relic, unique artistic architecture in the heart of Hanoi King Pagoda is located at 17 Thinh Yen Street, Pho Hue Ward, Hai Ba Trung District (old), Hanoi. This is a relic complex including Hung Khanh Pagoda and Thien De Palace, famous not only for its historical and architectural value but also for being the cradle of traditional chess fighting in the ancient capital of Thang Long. According to historical documents, King Pagoda was built during the Early Le Dynasty (15th century). The relic is both a place to worship Buddha and De Thich - a god revered as the "king of chess" in Eastern culture. Legend has it that a prince of the Le Dynasty, admiring De Thich's chess playing skills, had a shrine built, from then on this place became the center of cultural activities and chess competitions of the capital. The relic complex is planned in harmony with the main pagoda, Mau palace, Tam Quan, corridor and Thien De palace including ritual gate, front altar, harem, stele house and flag yard. The highlight is the five-compartment altar building with traditional architecture, curved roof, and roof decorated with dragons flanking the sun, imbued with the style of ancient Vietnamese architectural art. The King Pagoda Festival takes place every year from the 6th to the 9th of the first lunar month. Besides Buddhist rituals and traditional beliefs, the highlight of the festival is the Chinese chess competition - a unique culture that has existed for many centuries. According to ancient custom, the person who wins the championship for three consecutive years will have their name engraved on a memorial stone stele at the monument grounds. With typical values of history, architecture and folk culture, King Pagoda was ranked a national historical and architectural and artistic relic by the Ministry of Culture and Information in 1992. Today, this place is an attractive spiritual and cultural destination, contributing to preserving and promoting the traditional values of Thang Long - Hanoi. Source: According to Hanoi Landscapes and Monuments.
Hanoi
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Rating : National monument








































































