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Update news Co Loa citadel
Co Loa Citadel in Dong Anh District, Hanoi, one of most ancient citadels in Vietnam, was built in the capital of Au Lac (one of Vietnam's names in the past) in the 3rd century BC by king An Duong Vuong.
Co Loa Citadel, about 20 km to the north of today’s Hanoi, is not only a lively evidence of the ancient Vietnamese people’s tradition in their struggle against invaders to defend the country, but also an ideal destination for tourists.
VietNamNet Bridge – Architects, historians and scientists discussed measures to preserve Co Loa—Hanoi’s oldest citadel—and promote its cultural and historical value at a conference in Hanoi last weekend.
VietNamNet Bridge – Co Loa Citadel, 20km north of Ha Noi, appears to be the oldest such structure in Southeast Asia.
Co Loa Studios, nearly 20km north of Ha Noi's centre, were built in 1960 and quickly became the home of Vietnamese cinema, through both times of peace and war.