Leonie Dukes
Vietnam

Hanoi: Temple of Literature & Imperial Citadel

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11 June

Visited the Temple of Literature, which was extremely busy, and the Imperial Citadel which was quite quiet.

Gateway between courtyard at the Temple of Literature

The Temple is very busy – it is a Sunday so a lot of locals are here
Good backdrop for wedding photos

Giant drums and brass bells seemed to be common






This was in the park next to the Temple
Entrance to the Imperial Citadel

Giant drum, with giant turtle
The turtle is 2 ton of carved rough blue sapphire

There is a small museum here showing artefacts from the archaeological digs at the site.

The princess’ pagoda
Detail of tower roof
Detail of tower roof

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