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An ancient flag tower, destroyed enemy bombers, photographs and weapons from wars with China, France and the U.S. offer a glimpse into Vietnam’s turbulent past.

You can study the exhibits at National Museum of Fine Arts, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Hanoi. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.

This early 19th-century tower is one of the region’s only remaining pre-war landmarks. It remains a symbol of Hanoi’s military history.

You can study the exhibits at Vietnam Military History Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Hanoi. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

Five sacred courtyards, each with a unique history, honorary inscriptions and manicured gardens, revere Confucius and the country’s best scholars.

The harsh difficulties of French colonization and the Vietnam War are somberly remembered in one of the most brutal prisons in Vietnam.