Quảng Trị Citadel, Military citadel in Quảng Trị, Vietnam.
The square citadel spans 18.56 hectares with brick walls reaching 4 meters in height, surrounded by a water-filled defensive moat along its 2,160-meter perimeter.
Built in 1809 during Emperor Gia Long's reign, the citadel underwent major reconstruction in 1887 when its earthen walls were replaced with sturdy brick structures.
The Museum of the Ancient Citadel preserves wartime artifacts, including personal letters from soldiers who fought during the intense 80-day battle in 1972.
The citadel stands 1.6 kilometers north of Highway 1 on Tran Hung Dao Street, with regular bus services stopping at the nearby station.
The ground contains numerous unexploded ordnance from the Vietnam War, when the region endured bombardment equivalent to seven Hiroshima-scale explosions.
Location: Quảng Trị
Inception: 1809
GPS coordinates: 16.75392,107.18951
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:34
Vietnam preserves numerous military and prison sites that bear witness to the conflicts between 1955 and 1975. These facilities include defensive tunnel networks, converted colonial prisons, combat bases, and memorials. Visitors can trace the progression of the conflict across different regions of the country, from the Mekong Delta to northern provinces and the central highlands. Notable locations include the Vinh Moc tunnels, where 60 families lived underground during bombings; Hoa Lo Prison in Hanoi, which recounts the country's prison history; and the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City with its collections of equipment and documents from the era. The Khe Sanh base offers insight into military operations conducted near border areas, while the Son My memorial commemorates civilian casualties. These sites provide a direct perspective on a period that has significantly shaped Vietnam’s history and help visitors understand the ground realities beyond broad narratives.
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