Long Bien bridge, a landmark in Hanoi

Long Bien bridge, a landmark in Hanoi

(VOVWORLD) - Long Bien bridge, the first steel bridge spanning the Red River, was opened to traffic 120 years ago in 1902. It was designed and built in 4 years by the French to assist their...
Long Bien bridge – an icon of Hanoi

Long Bien bridge – an icon of Hanoi

(VOVWORLD) - Long Bien bridge, the first steel bridge across the Red River in Hanoi, was built by the French in the 20th century. The bridge is now severely degraded after a...
Long Bien Bridge: A century of inspiration

Long Bien Bridge: A century of inspiration

(VOVwold) - The 2,290 metre Long Bien Bridge, having survived countless bombings, stands as a symbol of the nation’s courageous struggle for freedom. Designed by Gustave Eiffel, it was...
French architecture- Hanoi’s heritage

French architecture- Hanoi’s heritage

(VOVworld)- Hanoi is developing rapidly with modern high-rise buildings mushrooming. But there are still many old buildings with French architectural styles dating back hundreds of years making Hanoi more...
Long Bien bridge

Long Bien bridge

(VOVworld) – The Long Bien bridge, formerly known as Paul Doumer bridge was built by the French company Daydé & Pille between 1898 and 1902. It is 1680 m long. In 1902, it was...
Wednesday March 5, 2014

Wednesday March 5, 2014

(VOVworld) - Ashik Eqbal Tokon of Bangladesh shared his feelings after viewing VOV’s photo reportage of Long Bien bridge in Hanoi:“While walking on the bridge, I see many villagers and hawkers opening their shops beside the path. Fresh...