C瓢虊u Vi蹋 Th芒虁n C么ng (Nine Holy Cannons of Nguyen Dynasty), Hue
C瓢虊u Vi蹋 Th芒虁n C么ng (Nine Holy Cannons) are a famous landmark of Hue and a symbol of the Nguyen鈥檚 Dynasty grandeur. The cannons are also named 鈥淣ine Gods鈥� and they were manufactured in 1803 and 1804 at the request of Emperor Gia Long. Today they are considered masterpieces of bronze art. Originally the cannons were placed at the main entrance to the Imperial City, at the Moon Gate, but during the reign of Emperor Khai Dinh they were moved to their current location, on both sides of the Flag Tower.
Each cannon is 5.1 m in length and weighs about 17,000 pounds. On each cannon its weight is engraved. Four cannons are named after the seasons and the others are named after the five main elements (metal, wood, water, fire, and earth). The cannons were never in use; they are only symbolically protecting the Imperial City.
Each cannon is 5.1 m in length and weighs about 17,000 pounds. On each cannon its weight is engraved. Four cannons are named after the seasons and the others are named after the five main elements (metal, wood, water, fire, and earth). The cannons were never in use; they are only symbolically protecting the Imperial City.
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Sight Name: C瓢虊u Vi蹋 Th芒虁n C么ng (Nine Holy Cannons of Nguyen Dynasty)
Sight Location: Hue, Vietnam (See walking tours in Hue)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Hue, Vietnam (See walking tours in Hue)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Hue, Vietnam
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Imperial City Walking Tour
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
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Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles
First cited about 200 BCE as the seat of the Chinese military authority... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles