Hanoi People’s Committee Chairman Vu Dai Thang noted that the Thang Long Imperial Citadel was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2010.
Kinh Thien Palace was the principal palace of the Forbidden City under the Le Dynasty. Historical records say construction began in 1428 under King Le Thai To and was completed under King Le Thanh Tong, on the foundations of the main palaces built during the Ly and Tran dynasties. From the 15th to the 18th century, it served as a venue, where the king held court, hosted major ceremonies, and received foreign envoys.
The Thang Long Imperial Citadel represents more than 1,000 years of Thang Long-Hanoi’s history and holds outstanding historical, cultural, archaeological and architectural value.
The restoration of Kinh Thien Palace aims not only to recreate an important architectural landmark, but also to gradually restore the central space of the Imperial Citadel and highlight its historical and cultural value.
The project is also part of Hanoi’s plan to develop the central axis of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel through 2035. Once completed, the Kinh ThienPalace area is expected to become a major cultural and historical space.
