Historic relics Independence Palace in Vietnam (Dinh Độc Lập)

Independence Palace or Reunification Palace is known as a milestone throughout the Vietnam War. Occurred from the French until April 30, 1975, this magnificent palace experienced many events as well as change the history of the land of Saigon - Gia Dinh at that time

The palace was built around 1875, when it was built

On March 9, 1945, Japan overtook the French, the Norodom Palace became the workplace of the Japanese government in Vietnam. But just six months later, Japan failed in World War II, France returned to occupy the South, the Norodom Palace returned to France's headquarters in Vietnam

Independence Palace was bombed on 27-2-1962

The purpose of the attack was to assassinate President Ngo Dinh Diem and other key figures of the regime. However, the three dead in the attack were servants and guards

Architect Ngo Viet Thu harmoniously combines modern architectural art with traditional Orient architecture

By 30-4-1975, the Liberation Army tanks had slammed the gate and entered the Independence Palace, ending the 30 year war, united Vietnam

The soldiers on the tanks of 390 and 843 were the earliest liberated forces in the Independence Palace on 30-4-1975

Saigon people welcome Liberation troops to liberate the city 30-4-1975

Independence Palace now

Inside Independence Palace

meeting-place

dining room

Library

Two 390 and 843 tanks docked at the Reunification Palace in 1975. By 2012, both tanks are recognized by the government as national treasures
Many people today came to see the war artifacts, witnesses of history. Understand the heroic history of the nation.

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