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Dien Khanh Citadel: On the way to becoming a national cultural heritage!
Vietnam's Ministry of Culture supports the designation of Die Khanh Citadel as a national relic to promote tourism.
Dien Khanh Citadel: On the way to becoming a national cultural heritage!
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has approved a proposal from the Khanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee to classify the Dien Khanh Citadel as a special national relic. This decision was announced on May 21, 2025. The citadel, built in the late 18th century, represents not only significant military architecture but also an important part of Vietnamese history.
Construction of the citadel was commissioned in 1793 by Nguyen Anh, who later reigned as King Gia Long. Its construction in the military Vauban style could provide strategic advantages and made it an important administrative and military center in the South Central Vietnam region. Today the citadel is located in the area of two municipalities, Phu My and Truong Thanh, in Phuoc Dien District of Dien Khanh Prefecture.
Historical significance and development
The citadel was guarded by Nguyen Van Thanh and served as the headquarters of the Dien Khanh District administrative authorities after 1975. The citadel's historical value is evident as it reflects the development of Vietnamese history and culture. On November 16, 1988, the citadel was recognized as a national monument with Decision No. 1288-VH/QD and previously it received renovation in accordance with Resolution No. 06/NQ-HDND of April 7, 2022. The aim of these renovations is not only to preserve the citadel, but also to promote the local economy and tourism and to raise public awareness.
The ministry also suggests the name “Dien Khanh Citadel” for the relic. The composition and format of the dossier should be examined in accordance with Circulars No. 09/2011/TT-BVHTTDL and No. 18/2022/TT-BVHTTDL to enable formal classification.
Renovation and future plans
The plans for the renovation of the citadel aim to promote both the preservation and sustainable development of the region. This initiative demonstrates the government's commitment to protecting and promoting cultural heritage. Public interest and local participation are widely seen as crucial to the success of this effort.
In conclusion, the Dien Khanh Citadel is not only a significant architectural work, but also a symbol of Vietnam's changing historical narrative, which should be further strengthened through recognition as a national relic. To learn more about the Dien Khanh Citadel and its history, those interested can read the reports from Vietnam.vn as well as TravelViet visit.