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Independence Palace is one of the places that attract a large number of tourists. Independence Palace has all the beauty you need to explore. With great value, the Independence Palace is a symbol of victory, peace and territorial integrity of Vietnam. Therefore, the Independence Palace means a lot to Saigonese in particular and Vietnamese in general. Independence Palace is an invaluable asset of the nation and the pride of all Saigonese.

Traces of history- Mark of peace

With more than 100 years of age, the Independence Palace has witnessed all the upheavals and changes throughout history.

When the French captured Cochinchina (the six provinces of Cochinchina) in 1867, the Palace was designed and built by Governor La Grandière at Norodom Avenue (Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street at present). In 1869, construction began according to the sketch plan of architect Achille Antoine Hermite. The work was completed in 1871 with the name Norodom Palace.

In March 1945, the Japanese coup d'etat France, Norodom Palace became the workplace of the Japanese government in Vietnam. In September, when Japan was defeated in World War II, Norodom Palace returned to the French government. In 1955, Prime Minister Ngo Dinh Diem became President, established the Viet Cong government and officially renamed this place the Independence Palace.

When it was bombed in 1962, the Palace was almost completely destroyed. After that, the Independence Palace was rebuilt according to the design of architect Ngo Viet Thu. In 1967, the Independence Palace became the workplace of the Second President of the Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Van Thieu.

Until the historical event took place at 10:45 on April 30, 1975, the country was completely unified, the Independence Palace became an eternal historical-cultural relic of the country.

The Independence Palace has witnessed the ups and downs in the history of Saigon. In terms of material value, the Independence Palace has many rare and long-standing artifacts. Those are all valuable objects associated with glorious historical events. In terms of spiritual values, the Independence Palace is a place to mark the peaceful moment of the country and the nation. The Independence Palace holds a great meaning in the hearts of every citizen. Independence Palace captures the sacred moment that we have independence and freedom forever.

The meaning and unique artistry in architecture

Independence Palace is a harmonious combination of modern Asian architecture with traditional Vietnamese architecture. The building was built according to Eastern philosophy deeply to send a good message to the Vietnamese: luck, freedom, loyalty, humanity- intelligence- martial-morality, and prosperity.

Independence Palace consists of 3 main floors, 2 back floors, 2 basements, ground floor and terrace. With more than 100 rooms in the Independence Palace decorated in different styles and use purposes. A special thing is that architect Ngo Viet Thu also created stone flower curtains in the shape of bamboo trees along the corridor of the second floor. These curtains block the sun in the west, catch the sun in the north, block the wind, and bring privacy to the Independence Palace. The lines from the architecture evoke the meaning of the message of "lucidity and rectitude"

The design of the Independence Palace also retains the classic motifs in the design of Vietnamese houses, temples, and palaces combined with modernity. Each decorative object in the Independence Palace is carefully made like statues, stairs, etc., bearing the traditional beauty of the nation.

Surrounded by green space of trees and grass, Independence Palace is the first building built in green architecture. In the middle of the front yard of the Independence Palace, there is a semicircular fountain with lotus flowers. This symbol honors the meaning of peace, freedom and stability of the country. The green color will make you feel comfortable and fluted from the first step to the Palace.

The construction architecture of the Independence Palace is unique and has a deep meaning. Each person will feel really proud of the architecture built with all this love, creativity and enthusiasm. The Independence Palace was designed and built to send wishes for the nation's eternal prosperity and sustainability.

Until now, items from the heroic history are still kept at the Palace. Everything is intact as well as people's feelings about the Independence Palace are still the same as when we planted the national flag on the roof of the Palace.

Independence Palace is a place full of meaning and has become a national heritage. An architectural work of great value hidden in the green of the tree creates an ancient, mysterious, solemn and emotional space. Independence Palace with a fluttering national flag carries the wish that the country will always be sustainable, independent, prosperous and happy. Stepping here, the world seems to stop and return to that glorious moment of victory. So that each future generation will engrave, remember, be grateful and appreciate all that is in the present. Independence is not easy to get, but once it is obtained, it must be protected and preserved.

Independence Palace is forever the pride of Saigonese and Vietnamese. Independence Palace with all its historical, spiritual, ethnic, and educational values will be a great place for you when coming to Saigon!

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