Independence Palace

Doc Lap Palace, also known as Reunification Hall, is a structure built by the French during the French colonial period. For the people of Saigon, the Independence Palace is a historical relic with the meaning of peace and territorial integrity. This place was recognized as one of the 10 special national monuments of Vietnam in 2009. Independence Palace is a place to display and preserve valuable images and artifacts from the 19th century according to different themes. In particular, this place still retains the original interior of important rooms such as the stateroom, cabinet room,...This place is also known by many other names such as the Reunification Palace, the Governor General's Palace or the Governor's Palace. The palace was built on the design of architect Ngo Viet Thu and was once the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam. This place has unique architecture and is considered the most beautiful villa in Asia. In fact, the Reunification Palace was first built during the French colonial period, in 1868, by the Governor of Cochinchina Lagrandière as a groundbreaking ceremony. But in 1962, the main part of the left wing and the gate of the Palace were completely destroyed by bombs. After that, Ngo Dinh Diem decided to level and rebuild the mansion right on the old ground. The building is still very well preserved to this day. The mansion consists of 3 main floors with a foundation floor, a mezzanine, 2 basements and a terrace for helicopters to land. Inside there are more than 100 rooms decorated in different styles depending on the purpose of use. Including rooms such as the Cabinet meeting room, stateroom, document presentation room, banquet room, gallery,Independence Palace is an important historical site and a famous attraction in Ho Chi Minh City. This is definitely one of the top places for your travel itinerary.#trip #dinhdoclap