
Hue Imperial Citadel
Hue Imperial Citadel was built from 1805 to 1832 by King Gia Long. The whole citadel is balanced on an axis running from north to south.

Hue Imperial Citadel faces to the south where the Flag Tower and Perfume River are located
Ngo Mon Gate is the main gate to Hue Royal Citadel
There are moats surrounding the Royal Citadel protecting it from intruders and enhancing the Fengshui of the area
A part from the main gate of Ngo Mon to the south, there are other 3 gates to the east, north and west. Hien Nhan Gate is the one to the east of Hue Imperial Citadel
Duyet Thi Duong - Royal Theater, in the heart of the Purple Forbidden Citadel of Hue
Thai Hoa Palace - the Palace of Supreme Harmony located in the heart of the Purple Forbidden Citadel was where the Royal Court held important meetings
Building inside Hue Imperial Citadel - the Purple Forbidden Citadel Area
Walkway connecting different buildings inside Hue Royal Citadel
The Royal Library
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