An Dinh Palace in Hue: A striking east–west architectural fusion

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The main gate of An Dinh Palace viewed from the An Cuu River in the imperial city of Hue (Photo: VNA)
The distinctly East–West architectural style of Khai Tuong Pavilion at An Dinh Palace. (Photo: VNA)
A dining room inside An Dinh Palace. (Photo: VNA)
A bedroom inside An Dinh Palace. (Photo: VNA)
A portrait statue of Crown Prince Vinh Thuy (later Emperor Bao Dai) inside An Dinh Palace. (Photo: VNA)
Visitors at the interior of An Dinh Palace. (Photo: VNA)
An Dinh Palace in Hue: A striking east–west architectural fusion
An Dinh Palace in the central city of Hue was built in 1917, originally comprising 10 structures. Today, only three remain relatively intact: the Main Gate, Trung Lap Pavilion, and Khai Tuong Pavilion, which features the appearance of a European-style castle in the heart of ancient Hue.