Turtle Tower

Turtle Tower, Hanoi (Historic sites) — Fig. 01Turtle Tower© "Lilli Ann" · Public domain

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About Turtle Tower

Turtle Tower is a small, three-story structure on an island in the center of Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi. It is considered one of the best-known symbols of the city and of Vietnam. The island originally served as a fishing spot before a structure for the emperor's angling pleasure was built there in the 15th century. A temple later stood here, which disappeared in the 18th century. In 1886, Nguyễn Hữu Kim built the tower in honor of the national hero Lê Lợi, whose legend is tied to the lake and a turtle. In 1890, the French placed a small Statue of Liberty on top of the tower, which was removed again in 1945. Today it is a central attraction for visitors.

Based on the article “Turtle Tower” from the English Wikipedia, summarized and rephrased by a language modelLicense CC BY-SA 4.0

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At a glance

Category: Sight › Historic sites
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Address: P. Lê Thái Tổ
110214 Hanoi, Vietnam
District: Hoan Kiem Ward
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Coordinates: 21.02784° N · 105.85228° E
Data quality: confidence 0.84
Identifier: ID f927bd65-5fe…

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FAQ about Turtle Tower

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What is the Turtle Tower in Hanoi?

The Turtle Tower, known in Vietnamese as Tháp Rùa, is a small three-story structure on an island in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi. It is considered one of the best-known symbols of Hanoi and of Vietnam as a whole. Today, the Turtle Tower is a central attraction for visitors to the Vietnamese capital.

When was the Turtle Tower in Hanoi built, and what is its history?

The Turtle Tower in Hanoi was built in 1886 by Nguyễn Hữu Kim in honor of the national hero Lê Lợi, whose legend is tied to Hoan Kiem Lake and a turtle. The island was originally a fishing spot, and in the 15th century a structure was built here for the emperor's angling pleasure. A later temple on the site disappeared in the 18th century. In 1890, the French placed a small Statue of Liberty on top of the tower, which was removed again in 1945.

Where is the Turtle Tower in Hanoi?

The Turtle Tower stands on an island in Hoan Kiem Lake in the Hoàn Kiếm district in the center of Hanoi. The address is listed as P. Lê Thái Tổ. If you need a break nearby, travelguide195 lists around 426 restaurants within 500 meters of the Turtle Tower.

What can you see around the Turtle Tower in Hanoi?

Around the Turtle Tower in Hanoi, you'll find several sights within a short distance. travelguide195 lists the Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake) and the Revolution Museum, each about 119 meters away. The Phố đi bộ Hồ Gươm pedestrian zone is about 175 meters away, and the Tháp Hoà Phong is about 178 meters away.

Are there tours in Hanoi that include the Turtle Tower?

Yes, the Turtle Tower in Hanoi is part of the travelguide195 tour "Hanoi in One Day: From Ba Đình to Hoàn Kiếm Lake." The route leads from the Ba Đình district to Hoàn Kiếm Lake, with the Turtle Tower standing in its center.

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