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A detention centre controlled by the French during the colonial period, then a prison for American pilots captured during the Vietnam War, Hoa Lo prison historic site is now an attractive museum

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Hoa Lo Prison was where many generations of Vietnamese soldiers and revolutionary activists were imprisoned 

 

 

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Guillotine was used by the French to execute prisoners 

 
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Hoa Lo Prison relic site now becomes an intriguing destination to visit in Hanoi, attracting many domestic and foreign tourists

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A detention centre controlled by the French during the colonial period, then a prison for American pilots captured during the Vietnam War, Hoa Lo historic site, now a museum, attracts many visitors

 

 

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Hoa Lo prison in Hanoi comprises of tiny, damp and dark cells that evoke eerie claustrophobia, which would be multiplied by the use of manacles and the presence of rats

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Cells where prisoners were shackled to their concrete cots are a terrible reminder of the cruelties of colonialism 

 

 

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Hoa Lo prison is a venue for educating kids on history and patriotism

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Visitors burn incense to commemorate fallen soldiers who passed away in Hoa Lo prison

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Hang Bac street - birthplace of Hanoi’s silver jewellery

Hang Bac street - birthplace of Hanoi’s silver jewellery

Hang Bac is viewed as the “most expensive” among Hanoi’s 36 old streets. In the past, people living on this street relied on three major jobs, involving silver ingot and jewellery making, and money exchange.

Four coffee shops with enchanting view for photography lovers in Hanoi

Four coffee shops with enchanting view for photography lovers in Hanoi

These coffee shops provide not only favorable locations for lensmen but also good snacks and dishes with affordable prices.