Son Tay Ancient Citadel, Military fortress in Son Tay, Vietnam.
The square-shaped citadel stretches across 16 hectares with 4-meter-thick laterite walls and features four gates at cardinal points connected by stone bridges.
Emperor Minh Mang ordered the construction of this military stronghold in 1822 to defend the northern region against potential foreign invasions.
The Kinh Thien Palace within the citadel served as both a royal residence and a ceremonial center for religious gatherings during the Nguyen Dynasty.
The fortress stands 40 kilometers from Hanoi, with regular bus services connecting visitors to the site throughout operating hours from morning to evening.
The citadel contains four deep wells at its corners, constructed from laterite with built-in staircases allowing access to the six-meter depth.
GPS coordinates: 21.13880,105.50420
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:15
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