More than a century-old French buildings remain standing, contributing to the beauty and distinctive identity of Hai Phong City.
Hai Phong has developed as an urban center for more than 100 years. Its notable architectural heritage includes old neighborhoods laid out in a grid pattern and built during the French colonial period, concentrated in Hong Bang, Ngo Quyen and Le Chan wards.The former headquarters of the Hai Phong People's Committee on Hoang Dieu Street in Hong Bang Ward once served as the city mayor's office and was among the first buildings constructed by the French in Hai Phong.The “five-star bank,” now the headquarters of VietinBank, is located at the intersection of Dien Bien Phu and Tran Phu streets in Ngo Quyen Ward.The building bears strong traces of cultural exchange, combining classical European architectural styles with graceful Asian decorative details.The ironwork featuring enduring “monetary symbols” adorns the building's wings, gates and ventilation windows.Even more distinctive is the State Bank building on Nguyen Tri Phuong Street, at the foot of Lac Long Bridge, which was built entirely of stone.The stone column capitals are adorned with intricate patterns cast in solid bronze.Bronze decorations on the large doors add refinement to the architecture and enhance the building's imposing appearance.The headquarters of the Hai Phong Transport Construction Investment Project Management Board on Cu Chinh Lan Street in Hong Bang Ward retains many features of old French architecture.The Hai Phong Central Post Office stands between Nguyen Tri Phuong and Hoang Van Thu streets. Built by the French in 1905, the building retains its old-world charm amid the modern city.Old French buildings remain in use and have been preserved to serve community needs, affirming their value as distinctive tangible cultural heritage of Hai Phong, a city with a long history.Hai Phong Railway Station is one of the popular destinations among visitors to the city.The station's complex, including the administrative building, platforms, waiting room and auxiliary facilities, is more than 100 years old and continues to serve the public.The harmonious combination of preserving and promoting the value of historic architecture along with new urban structures creates a distinctive and diverse urban landscape for Hai Phong.
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