The event was opened on Friday at Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, displaying 180 documents, pictures, maps and technical drawings of Thang Long-Hanoi provided by the National Archives Centre 1.
The exhibition is also aimed to mark the occasion of the 69th anniversary of Hanoi’s liberation from French colonial rule (October 10, 1954-2023).

The overview of Hanoi early 20th century seen from above

Hanoi Opera House

Bao Thien Pagoda in the late 19th century

Hang Chieu Street in the end of the 19th century

Hang Gai Street in the 1884-1885 period

Hanoi Flag Tower between 1888 and 1891

Albert Sarraut High School in the early 20th century which is now the headquarters of the Commission for Foreign Relations of the Party Central Committee.

Hang Bong Street

Yen Phu, Tran Nhat Duat and Tran Quang Khai streets

Paul Bert or Trang Tien Street

O Quan Chuong Street

The Temple of Literature viewed from above

Metropole Hanoi Hotel on Ngo Quyen Street