UNIQUE ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES OF THE ANCIENT CAPITAL
Used to be the imperial city of many feudal dynasties, Hue – the land is known as a miniature treasure in the culture and art of Vietnam. Therefore, when referring to Hue, it is impossible not to mention architectural art, because this is one of the important factors contributing to preserving the soul in the culture of the ancient capital
Popular Roof Architecture
Pillar and gate architecture
The beauty of Hue’s architecture is shown in a relatively diverse range from royal architecture to religious architecture, from traditional architecture to modern works. In which, each temple, palace, mausoleum, or even village gate is a complete work of art, expressing unique philosophical, spiritual, aesthetic and artistic values. Creating for Hue a beauty that is both mysterious and lyrical, that is the reason why people call this land the name “land of dreams”.
Colors and Textures
Interior Decoration
“Majestic”, “ancient”, “exquisite” are the 3 most accurate adjectives to describe the beauty of typical architectural works in Hue. This beauty is formed from the inheritance in traditional architecture from the Ly and Tran dynasties, combined with the absorption of the quintessence of architectural art selectively from the East and West cultural regions, creating a unique national architectural identity of the current Vietnamese people. Hue architecture is perfectionism and aesthetics in materials and textures. In which, the main materials commonly used by artisans are precious woods, stone, crockery, lime, and tile, etc. The motifs are often used quite diverse and each motif will represent a certain cultural or symbolic meaning, including: Sun and Moon, Chrysanthemum flower, apricot flower, lotus flower, or The Four Holy Beasts (long, unicorn, turtle, phoenix), etc.
Scenery Around
Hue Imperial Complex
Therefore, come to Hue. Visitors can both enjoy the natural beauty of the beautiful mountains and rivers created by mother nature and admire the architectural masterpieces carved by human hands. All have harmoniously combined to create a unique cultural space that makes visitors feel like they are reliving the golden era in Vietnam’s feudal history.
Famous architectural works of Hue city:
- Imperial City
- Complex of Hue mausoleums
- Thien Mu Pagoda
- Hue Cultural Museum
- Phu Van Lau
- Quoc Hoc Hue Monument
