Besides Ba Na Hills, My Khe beach with endless white sands or majestic Son Tra peninsula, Da Nang also has a historical color imbued with cultural values. That value is clearly shown through the architecture of Dien Hai Citadel Relics in Da Nang – where hundreds of years old cannons are kept with great historical value. Join Danang Private Car’s to discover a new place in this livable land!
Where is Hai Dien Citadel Relics in Da Nang? Guide
Dien Hai Citadel Relics is one of the famous tourist attractions in Da Nang. The relic is a place to remember the tradition of fighting in the cause of maintaining national independence and defending the territory of the people of Da Nang in particular and the people of the country in general. Currently, the relic of Dien Hai Da Nang citadel is under the management of Danang Museum.
- Address: 24 Tran Phu Street, Thach Thang Ward, Hai Chau District, Da Nang City.
- Hours of operation: 7:30 – 16:30 daily
- Ticket price: 20,000 VND/person
- Free fare: Elderly, children, students, disabled people and permanent citizens in Da Nang city and Quang Nam province.
- Directions: From My Khe beach, tourists follow Pham Van Dong street. Cross the Han River Bridge and then turn right to Tran Phu Street.
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The history of Dien Hai citadel Relics in Da Nang
Dien Hai Citadel, an important historical relic of Da Nang city, was an outpost against the French colonialists from the very beginning when they set foot in our country located on the left bank of the Han River. The citadel was built by King Gia Long in 1813 with the main material being soil with the name Bao Dien Hai. However, because the citadel is located near the sea, it is easily damaged.
In 1823, King Minh Mang ordered to leave the citadel and go to the inner palace and rebuild it with bricks. In 1835, King Minh Mang changed the name to Dien Hai and is used until today.
Today, although Dien Hai Citadel is no longer intact — the south gate has disappeared, the north gate is badly damaged — the east and west gates still preserve the original architecture of the old fortress. Recognizing its great historical and architectural value, the Ministry of Culture and Information ranked the citadel as a national historical relic on November 16, 1998, and affixed a relic stele there on August 25, 1998.
What’s special about Dien Hai Citadel’s architecture?
Dien Hai citadel became a defensive outpost, preventing the enemy’s footsteps, making an important contribution to the battle to defeat the French colonialists in Da Nang from 1858 to 1860. So today, after centuries, Dien citadel Hai left what?
Ancient Fortress
Dien Hai Citadel was constructed following the European Vauban design, a fortress architecture style created by the French architect Vauban for defensive purposes. The citadel’s walls rise over 5 meters high, stretch 556 meters in circumference, and are surrounded by trenches 3 meters deep. The main gate is located on the south side, while a side gate stands on the east side.
Inside the citadel, structures such as flagpoles, warehouses for gunpowder, ammunition, food, and bows were carefully arranged. Remarkably, the citadel could accommodate up to 30 large cannons. The Nguyen kings oversaw its construction with meticulous and scientific measurements and calculations, ensuring its strong defensive capabilities.
Historical cannons
In addition to admiring the architectural beauty, visitors can also admire hundreds of years old cannons. Including a cannon discovered in 2008 with a length of 2.8m, the diameter of the head is 23cm and the tail is 42cm. Cannons made of bronze, cast iron or iron can weigh up to 3 tons.
Tourist places near Dien Hai Citadel should visit
Visit Dien Hai Citadel Relics, conveniently visit the beautiful old architectures right around the Citadel. Settling down, looking at the frozen flow of time to return to the years of resounding victories of the Vietnamese army and people.
>Nguyen Van Troi Bridge Da Nang
Nguyen Van Troi Bridge was built in 1960 connecting the two banks of the Han River with a unique arch design, combining impressive yellow colors. Therefore, this place gradually becomes a virtual check-in place for many tourists when coming to the beautiful coastal city.
Da Nang Cathedral
The church was built in 1923. The unique feature of the church is the shortest construction period in the French colonial period. Classic Gothic architecture, wearing a light pink color. One of the architectural works visitors should not miss when coming to the “City worth living”.
Tam Bao Pagoda Da Nang
The pagoda was built in 1953, completed in 1963. Tam Bao Pagoda has 5 towers of 5 different colors: yellow, red, orange, white, blue. The colors of the Buddha flag. Sitting in the pagoda still retains the new and intact architectural colors.
Conclusion
Discover the fascinating stories behind the architecture of Dien Hai Citadel in Da Nang and admire the unique features of this majestic and enduring military fortress. Despite the passage of time, it still stands as a proud symbol of the city’s history. When visiting Da Nang, don’t forget to stop by Dien Hai Citadel to explore its beauty and capture unforgettable memories!
