A citadel lies at the center of Vinh, a city in the Nghệ An Province of Vietnam. Initially constructed of clay in 1804, it was quickly reinforced with stone in 1831, taking on its hexagonal, star-shaped form inspired by style of French architect Vauban. Today, the citadel contains the Vinh City Stadium, Xo Viet Nghệ Tinh history museum, and other attractions.
Vinh Citadel
Vinh Citadel
Vinh Citadel
A citadel lies at the center of Vinh, a city in the Nghệ An Province of Vietnam. Initially constructed of clay in 1804, it was quickly reinforced with stone in 1831, taking on its hexagonal, star-shaped form inspired by style of French architect Vauban. Today, the citadel contains the Vinh City Stadium, Xo Viet Nghệ Tinh history museum, and other attractions.