via Vietnam Express, 15 April 2022: The ongoing restoration of the Thai Hoa Palace in the Hue Citadel.
After over a century, Thai Hoa Palace inside the Hue Imperial Citadel where Nguyen kings and functionaries once convened for political discussions have been dismantled for major restoration.
Thai Hoa Palace was built in 1805 during the reign of King Gia Long, the first ruler of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945), Vietnam’s last royal family. It used to be the venue for political discussions, coronation ceremonies and the king’s birthday celebrations.
After over 100 years of existence, the palace has been badly deteriorated.
Earlier, the Center for Conservation of Hue Monuments, which manages the Hue Imperial Citadel and other relics from the Nguyen Dynasty, was granted a license to carry out the renovation project.
Source: Hue royal palace removed for restoration – VnExpress International
