Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Monument in Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi, Vietnam
The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is a building in Ba Dinh, Hanoi, displaying the embalmed body of the founding statesman in a glass-enclosed hall. The polished stone facade stands on a wide platform, surrounded by manicured lawns and formal walkways.
After Ho Chi Minh died in 1969, plans for the building began, and construction was completed six years later. The site marks the spot where the country's independence was declared in September 1945.
The structure uses gray granite from Ha Giang, a northern province, symbolizing the connection between the building and the mountains of the country. People visit the site quietly and respectfully, often in long lines, to pay tribute to the figure resting inside.
The interior requires quiet clothing without hats, shorts, or sleeveless tops, and bags must be left before entering. Lines can grow long, especially on weekends and holidays, so an early visit is advisable.
The body is taken to Russia each year for several weeks, where specialists check and renew the preservation. During this period, the building remains closed, and visitors cannot view the interior.
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