Ngo Mon Gate (Meridian Gate), the main southern gate to the Imperial City of Hue.

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Thai Hoa Palace where contains the throne of Nguyen Dynasty’s King is seen from Meridian Gate, Kien Thuc reported. Photo: Annam 1919 - L'Indochine française

King Khai Dinh's carriage crosses Trung Dao bridge spanning Thai Dich lake (behind Meridian Gate).

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Dai Cung Mon (Great Palace Gate), the main entrance to the Forbidden City. However, it was destroyed in 1947.

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An elaborately decorated wooden gate in the Great Palace Gate. Photo: Annam 1919 - L'Indochine française

Can Chanh Palace in the Forbidden City, located behind the Great Palace Gate. This is the place to hold the courts, receive ambassadors as well as to hold banquets. The palace was demolished in 1947.

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Hien Lam Cac (Hien Lam Pavilion) and Nine Dynastic Urns. Nine Dynastic Urns are situated to the south of the Imperial City of Hue. They were cast within two years (1835 - 1837) under the reign of Emperor Minh Mang. Each urn is decorated with 17 bas-reliefs and named in accordance with the posthumous titles of Nguyen emperors worshipped at The Mieu Temple.

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In front of The To Mieu Temple, the worshipping place of Kings of the Nguyen Dynasty.

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The gate leads to Hung To Mieu Temple where worships parents of Emperor Gia Long.

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Hien Nhon Gate. In 1923, the gate was rebuilt with bricks and decorated with pieces of porcelain.

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A garden in the Imperial City. Photo: Annam 1919 - L'Indochine française

Ornamental tree in the Imperial City. Photo: Annam 1919 - L'Indochine française

King Khai Dinh and maids, servants, eunuchs ... in the Imperial City of Hue.

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