Cổ Loa Citadel (Vietnamese: Thành Cổ Loa) is an important fortified settlement and archaeological site in present-day Hanoi's Đông Anh district, roughly 17 kilometers north of present-day Hanoi, in the upper plain north of the Red River. [1]

Thành Cổ Loa là kinh đô của nhà nước Âu Lạc dưới thời An Dương Vương vào khoảng thế kỷ thứ 3 trước Công nguyên và của nhà nước phong kiến dưới thời Ngô Quyền thế kỷ 10 tại vùng đất xã Cổ Loa, huyện Đông Anh, Hà Nội.

Co Loa Ancient Citadel was officially the oldest and the first citadel in Vietnam’s history. It has been retained and now become a favorite historical destination in Hanoi’s outskirt. Italiano

Jul 21, 2024 · Co Loa Citadel, situated in Dong Anh District of Hanoi, is one of the oldest relic sites in Vietnam, dating back to the 3rd century BC. It is associated with the legendary King An Duong Vuong and the establishment of the ancient kingdom of Au Lac.

Co Loa Citadel - Dong Anh is a land with a rich cultural and historical tradition, famous for its 9-spiral citadel that is over 2,000 years old. Coming to Co Loa Citadel means coming back to the legendary stories of the crossbow, of An Duong Vuong, My Chau and Trong Thuy.

The Co Loa Citadel is the intersection of the Red River and another large Thai Binh river at the exact position of the peak of the Red River delta. Nowadays, among the remaining ancient citadels of Vietnam, Co Loa Citadel seem to be the oldest …

Cổ Loa Citadel boasts not one, not two, but four impressive gates: North, South, East, and West. Each gate has its unique charm and historical significance. From the imposing North Gate to the serene South Gate, these entrances glimpse the city’s …

About 16 kilometers from the north of Hanoi Old Quarter, visitors have a chance to admire one of Vietnam's most well-known historical relics - Co Loa Citadel. Located in Co Loa Commune, Dong Anh District, outskirt of Hanoi, the citadel is considered as the cultural cradle of both Hanoi City individually and Vietnam generally.

Jul 29, 2024 · Today, Co Loa Citadel is a popular historical attraction near Hanoi, offering visitors a glimpse into Vietnam’s ancient past. The site spans three communes: Co Loa, Duc Tu, and Viet Hung, and features well-preserved remnants of the ancient fortress.

Co Loa Citadel is regarded as the most ancient citadel with largest size and highest scale, its design is also listed into the most unique citadel in Vietnam’s history of constructing ramparts during the old days.

Co Loa Citadel was built near Phong Khe, about 20 km to the north of today’s Hanoi, during the end of the Hong Bang Dynasty (about 257 BCE). The fortress is a spiral-shaped complex of the then new capital.

Co Loa Citadel was built near Phong Khe, about 20 km to the north of today’s Ha Noi, during the end of the Hong Bang Dynasty (about 257 BCE). The fortress is a spiral-shaped complex of the then new capital.

Our main destination for the day is the Co Loa ancient citadel. This historic site dates back to 280 BC and offers a captivating insight into Vietnamese culture, history, and mythology through its well-preserved architecture.

Co Loa is a modern day town and ancient former capital of northern Vietnam slightly northeast of the modern capital of Hanoi.

History, legend and memory have long pointed to Co Loa, an earthwork enclosure outside Hanoi, as the seat of an indigenous power that gave identity to the people of the Bac Bo region, north...

Nov 12, 2024 · Co Loa Festival take place from the 6th to the 16th day of the Lunar New Year at An Duong Vuong temple in Dong Anh District, on the outskirts of Hanoi. The festival based on the legend of An Duong King of Au Lac and his magic crossbow.

Aug 1, 2019 · About 16km from the north of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, Co Loa Citadel was officially the first citadel in the length of Vietnamese history, and it became the national capital in the reign of King Ngo Quyen (AD 939-44).

Situated in present-day Vietnam’s Red River Valley, the settlement known as Co Loa constitutes an early form of city and urbanism in South-East Asia. Given its unprecedented scale and forms of monumentality, Co Loa stands as an anomaly for the greater region during the first millennium bc .

Co Loa: Biography of an Anomalous Place ABSTRACT Situated in present-day Vietnam’s Red River Valley, the se˜lement known as Co Loa consti-tutes an early form of city and urbanism in South-East Asia. Given its unprecedented scale and forms of mon-umentality, Co Loa stands as an anomaly for the greater