A photo of the French-built Long Bien Bridge in Hanoi. It was once known as the Doumer Bridge (Photo courtesy of the National Archives Centre No 1) Hanoi (VNA) - Documents and photos featuring French architecture in colonial era in Hanoi will be on display in an exhibition that opens today at the Hanoi Opera House in the capital city. The exhibition, French Architecture in the Heart of Hanoi, is part of the theatre’s historical and architectural tours and art shows. It is also among activities held to celebrate Hanoi’s Liberation Day which falls on October 10. Jointly held by the National Archives Centre 1, Hanoi Opera House and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the event will showcase 70 official documents, photos and drafts of outstanding buildings with French architecture that are being preserved in the National Archives Centre … [Read more...] about Opera House showcases French architecture in Hanoi
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