Located in the centre of Quang Tri Town in the namesake province, the Quang Tri Ancient Citadel is about 2km north of the National Highway 1A, and 500m east of the Thach Han River.

The citadel was built in 1809 under the order of King Gia Long. Initially, it was made of clay. In 1837, it was rebuilt in brick during the reign of King Minh Mang.

This relic site is seen as an eye-witness of fierce battles during the anti-American resistance war in 1972.

During the 81-day fight, the citadel was almost destroyed by thousands of tons of bombs released by the US army.

In the 1990s of the 20^th century, the Quang Tri provincial authorities restored the citadel. Nowadays, the citadel becomes a place to mark immortal victories of the Vietnamese army and people, and to educate youths about the nation's revolutionary tradition and its patriotism.

DA NANG Today would like introduce our readers to some images of the Quang Tri Ancient Citadel nowadays, captured by our reporter Dang No during his recent trip to this site.

An overview of the Quang Tri Ancient Citadel from the northern side of the Thach Han River

A bridge leading to the citadel

A green space on the western side of the Quang Tri citadel

The bell tower of the Quang Tri Citadel

On display at the Quang Tri Ancient Citadel Museum are pictures and documents about the fierce battles of the Vietnamese army.

The citadel is a place to mark immortal victories of the Vietnamese army, and to educate youths about the nation's revolutionary tradition and its patriotism