Long Bien Bridge - historical icon of Hanoi

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The bridge has contributed significantly to the economic development of not only Hanoi but also other Red River Delta provinces namely Hai Phong, Hai Duong, and Hung Yen. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa
Long Bien bridge is a steel bridge and construction started in September 1898, designed and constructed by the French firm Daydé-Pillié. The bridge was inaugurated in February 1902. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa
Long Bien Bridge is still considered one of the most beautiful bridges in Hanoi thanks to its unique nostalgic appearance. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa
Long Bien bridge is a steel bridge and construction started in September 1898, designed and constructed by the French firm Daydé-Pillié. The bridge was inaugurated in February 1902. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa
Although many modern and monumental bridges have been built across the Red River such as Thang Long, Thanh Tri, Vinh Tuy Bridges, Long Bien Bridge always holds a special place in the hearts of Hanoians. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa
Long Bien Bridge is still considered one of the most beautiful bridges in Hanoi thanks to its unique nostalgic appearance. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa
Sunset over Long Bien bridge. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa
The bridge has contributed significantly to the economic development of not only Hanoi but also other Red River Delta provinces namely Hai Phong, Hai Duong, and Hung Yen. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa
A view of Long Bien bridge. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa
Long Bien Bridge - historical icon of Hanoi
For generations of Hanoians, the iconic Long Bien Bridge spanning the Red River has become synonymous with their everyday life and been considered an important and central part of Hanoi’s development and history. Although many modern and monumental bridges have been built across the Red River such as Thang Long, Thanh Tri, Vinh Tuy Bridges, Long Bien Bridge always holds a special place in the hearts of Hanoians. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa