via Hue News, 13 July 2023: Restorations to the Kien Trung Palace, part of the Complex of Hue Monuments, is expected to be complete by the end of the year.
Kien Trung Palace, built between 1921 and 1923 during the reign of King Khai Dinh (1885-1925), once served as the living and working space of Bao Dai (1913-1997), the last king of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802 – 1945).
It incorporated elements from three distinct architectural styles – traditional Vietnamese, French, and Italian Renaissance – to embody an era of Western influence in Vietnam.
It is among the five main palaces of the former royal citadel, along with Thai Hoa, Can Chanh, Can Thanh, and Khon Thai. In 1947, the palace was destroyed by the war, with only its foundation remaining intact.
Source: Restoration of last Vietnamese king’s palace to be completed by year-end
