Ba Dinh square on September 2, 1945. The photo was taken by French photographer Philippe de Villers.
Ba Dinh square prepares for the 70th anniversary of the August Revolution and Vietnamese National Day.
Guerrilla armies concentrated in front of the Hanoi Opera House on August 30, 1945 (Documentary photo of the Vietnam News Agency).
The Hanoi Opera House keeps its original architecture.
Another corner of the Hanoi Opera House many years ago (documentary photo)...
…and now
Hanoians occupy Bac Bo phu (Northern Region Office) on August 19, 1945 (documentary photo from the Vietnam News Agency)
In 1945, Bac Bo phu became the Government Guesthouse. In 2005, the site was recognised as a historical site.
Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc square in October 10, 1945.
Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc square now.
A deserted Hang Dao Street in 1945 (Documentary photo).
Hang Dao Street is currently one of the most bustling trade streets in Hanoi.
A corner of Paul Bert Street - Francis Garnier Boulevard (documentary photo).
A corner of Dinh Tien Hoang – Trang Tien intersection.
Hang Trong post under French domination. The photo was taken by Harrison Forman.
The post became the office of Hoan Kiem district’s police.
Hoa Lo prison - Maison Centrale. Over more than half a century, 200 revolutionary soldiers died and many were subjected to cruel torture and long detainment at the prison.
The prison is now a historical site open to visitors.
Thap Rua (Turtle Tower) at that time…
…and now
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