| Visual Index of Hanoi Sites (Site name and description) | |||
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87 Ma May House (late 19th century) A traditional 'tube house' with multiple courtyards and beautiful woodwork. |
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Bach Ma Temple (originally 1010, rebuilt 18th century) The Temple of the White Horse. |
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Hoan Kiem Lake (natural feature) A lake associated with a 15th-century legend. |
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Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (1973-1975) The repository of Ho Chi Minh, founder of modern Vietnam. |
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One Pillar Pagoda (1049, last rebuilt 1955) An uniquely designed pagoda. |
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Van Mieu Temple (c. 12th century onward) This temple and college educated the sons of court civil servants. |
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Tran Quoc Pagoda (c. 17th century) A cultural symbol of Vietnamese Buddhism. |
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