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Update news ancient houses in vietnam
A more-than-century-old mansion with French architectural elements yet rich in Vietnamese spirit has served various functions over time – from an ancestral house and courthouse to government headquarters and, today, a provincial museum.
According to Vo Pham Tan, Deputy Director of the Dong Thap Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the artistic value of these ancient houses -harmoniously integrated with fruit gardens and waterways - has become a hallmark of local tourism.
Hoi An’s Ong Voi communal house preserves royal history, elephant symbolism, and spiritual heritage.
Built by Ong Tran in the early 1900s, Nha Lon Long Son is a cultural and architectural treasure recognized as a national heritage site.
Once home to a Nguyen dynasty mandarin, the 220-year-old residence holds artifacts of a scholarly family that shaped Vietnamese literature.
While overseeing the restoration of a certified heritage home, Nguyen Huu Tam stumbled upon a cache of antique coins hidden in ceramic jars beneath the stone floor.
A Nguyen-era wooden home crafted with no nails preserves rare heirlooms and timeless elegance.
This rare southern-style residence in Saigon's outskirts reflects both architectural legacy and revolutionary history.
Built in 1830, this architectural gem in Hoi An preserves both Vietnam’s cultural spirit and the memory of revolutionary hero Cao Hong Lanh.
Built in 1802, the Tran family house in Hoi An protects rare antiques, sacred heirlooms, and a rich blend of Vietnamese, Chinese, and Japanese heritage.