Hue Citadel: Imperial city Vietnam
Hue Citadel: Imperial city Vietnam. designated a World Heritage Site in 1993 the citadel was established by Emperor Gia Long in 1805 - The huge fortress comprises three concentric enclosures-the Civic, Imperial and Forbidden Purple Cities - The Citadel was designed using the rules of chinese geomancy along with the military principles favored by French architect Sebastien de Vauban
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10764775
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42867646
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4961px x 3721px
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© Jean-Marc La-Roque / www.ardea.com
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Ardea Picture Library
Picture No
10764775
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JLR-429
