Visit the Hanoi Flag Tower if you are interested in History of Vietnam. It is quite certain that you would not like to confine yourself up to the things preserved in shelves. Therefore, your wish to visit the monumental ground and stay close to the artifacts will introduce you with the history of Vietnam. Hanoi Flag Tower is a highly recommended place of such kind where many should come to observe the historical evidence.
Hanoi Flag Tower is famous as one of the most significant symbols of Hanoi. Construction work of tower was initiated in 1805. However, it took almost 7 years and completed in 1812 during the Nguyen dynasty. During French colonial rule, nearly all the remains of Imperial Citadel of Thang Long were destroyed but the tower is among those rare constructions which are still intact. Flag tower’s shape is cylindrical and blocks are stacked which form a conical shape. Looking from the bottom, strong vertical and elegant contours can be seen. Gazebo and scape are in the center of the pedestal. The pedestal is made of frustum shape and is ornamented with simple patterns and shapes. Exclusive details about the tower make it an impressive attraction in Hanoi.
The ceremony of raising the flags on flag pole of the tower is supposed to be one of the most important moment in the minds of local Vietnamese. Vietnamese air force used the flag pole as an observatory point for a long time. Image of the tower has its own value as it was printed on the money paper, issued by the first bank of Vietnam. Hanoi Flag Tower image is painted on old money paper of Vietnam (I VND). A national flag is wavering on the top of flag tower of Hanoi since the past three decades. Flags are replaced after every 2 to 3 weeks.
Tower has a shape resembling a pyramid. Bricks have covered the walls with a spiral staircase reaching to the top inside it. Height of the tower 3.1 meters while its width is 42.5 meters. The tower offers a breathtaking view to the viewers standing on it. Therefore, whenever you have the plan to visit Vietnam, this tower should be in your list of the itinerary. The recommended time to visit the Hanoi Flag Tower is from 09:30 AM to 10:30 AM due to a low number of people out there during this time.
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