Construction of the mosaic began in 2008 and finished in 2010, in time for the capital’s 1,000th anniversary. The four-km work cost VND65 billion (USD2.81 million).
The work was awarded the Bui Xuan Phai - For the Love of Hanoi Prize, reserved for significant projects in the capital.
It is easy to see piles of rubbish along the road. Many cracks have also appeared in the work.
The deterioration may be due to technical problems during construction.
A long crack on the road
A big piece of mosaic tiling has peeled off from the wall
The mosaic wall mural is made from ceramic tesserae from Bat Trang. It represents decorative patterns from various historic periods in Vietnam. Modern artwork, paintings of Hanoi, and children's drawings are also included on the wall.
