Citadel named Nat’l Special RelicVietNamNet Bridge – The Dien Hai Citadel in the central city was officially recognised as a National Special Relic, under the Prime Minister’s decision signed last year, marking the 160th anniversary of the victory in fighting against French-Spanish coalition forces in 1858-60. Recognition: Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien (right) hands over the certificate of National Special Relic for the Dien Hai Citadel in Da Nang. — VNS Photo Le LamIt’s also the first national special relic recognised among 50 historical sites and 18 national historical monuments in the city. The museum of Da Nang still preserves 11 iron cannons that were unearthed at the Dien Hai Citadel between 1979 and 2008. Coming back: A plan for the restoration of the Dien Hai Citadel.

Source: VietNamNet News March 30, 2018 04:52 UTC