The Citadel, or Imperial City, was a walled fortress and palace when Hue was the capital of Vietnam. It is now a UNESCO World Herritage site. The buildings began in 1804. They are surrounded by a very long wall and a moat. The fighting here during the Vietnam War caused massive damage to the buildings, which are now being restored and preserved.
One of the imperial City Gates. This one is at the end of Alexander and Mary's street.
Bill and Alexander admiring the moat and the gate.
One of the decorative panels on the gate. It is very effectively made from broken pieces of china. Note the cup bases.
Flag tower of the Citadel.
Thai Hoa Palace (Palace of Supreme Harmony), just inside the main entrance gate.
More examples of ceramic decoration.
A topiary elephant.
The grounds are lovely.
Enjoying dressing up as members of the Imperial family.
One of the pavilions.
Ceramic wall decoration.
This restoration of this pavilion has just been completed.
An octagonal pavilion in the grounds.
A temple in the fine arts part of the university, which is also in the grounds.
The Royal Theatre, in use today.
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