VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoians are astonished with the new “face” of O Quan Chuong gate, a relic of the Thang Long royal citadel. Its antique exterior has been restored with a new layer of mortar.

 

O Quan Chuong at night, before it was renewed.

 

 
 

The “new” gate surprises passers-by.

 

 

The ancient gate has become a new one, with a new layer of mortar.

 

 

A motorbike driver stops to see the change. The gate now has two “coats”.

 

 

New bricks are totally different from the ancient bricks below.

 

 

This stone stele was made in 1881 to ban guards from extorting passers-by.

 

 

O Quan Chuong was built in 1749. It was rebuilt in 1817 by King Gia Long.

 

 

This gate looks new and old now.

 

 

O Quan Chuong is a tourist site in Hanoi.

Source: VNE