Hanoi Opera House - a photogenic spot in Hanoi

According to Wikipedia, the Hanoi Opera House is a large theater building built in the early 20th century. Its exterior was designed based on the Paris Opera House. It is considered a typical French colonial architectural monument and one of the three opera houses built by the French during the colonial period. The other two are the Haiphong Opera House and the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House. The construction of the Hanoi Opera House began on June 7, 1901 and was completed in 1911. Its original intention was to stage Western dramas and serve the officials of the French colonial authorities. Vietnam's upper class can also enter to watch, but they must wear formal attire and buy expensive tickets. The design here is a fusion of Romanesque and French architecture, especially French castles and the Paris Opera House, so many tourists often gather here to take photos, making it one of the popular spots for taking photos. #LocalTourism