Ngo Mon Gate, Ngu Phung . floor
One of the highlights of the VnExpress Marathon Imperial Hue is that runners participating in the 5km distance will run until August 23 in front of Ngo Mon Gate, Ngu Phung floor. The Ngo Mon Gate with the Ngu Phung floor on it is considered a symbol of Hue.
In 1805, King Gia Long started the construction of Hue Fort according to the Vauban fort architecture with a zigzag type of fort, on top of which there are many forts. Initially, Hue Fort was covered with earth with a circumference of about 10 km, later it was built with brick walls to strengthen it and have the complete appearance it is today under King Minh Mang. In 1832, King Minh Mang announced the completion of the construction of Hue Fort.
According to the book Dai Nam Nhat Thong Chi, the floor of Ngu Phung is located above the Ngo Mon Gate which is located on the south side of the Imperial Citadel, in front of the Thai Hoa Palace. Under the reign of King Gia Long, this place was Nam Khue station, above which was Can Nguyen palace with two gates Ta Doan and Huu Doan. In 1833, King Minh Mang was converted into 5 gates; In the middle is the Ngo Mon Gate, the two doors on either side are called the left Giap Mon, the right Giap Mon, the two left and right doors are left, and the top is the Ngu Phung floor.
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