A number of historical monuments in Ho Chi Minh City are not as great as in the capital of the state. However, each of them deserves the attention of modern travelers. In the city center, in the charming Pariser Platz there is the main historical monument of Ho Chi Minh City – Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral. Its construction began in 1877 and had been lasted for 6 years. This beautiful temple is a striking monument of colonial architecture now. The temple is still active. The entrance is free, so the most curious tourists have an opportunity to see the rich interior decoration of the main religious city attraction. Within walking distance there is another important historical building the Reunification Palace. The amazing Palace was the main residence of the President of South Vietnam during the hostilities in 1962. Then it was completely destroyed. With the help of local residents, the Palace was restored. Nowadays, there is a gorgeous park with fountains and landscape decorations next to it. Guests have an opportunity to walk through some rooms of the Palace and see the priceless historical artefacts. Ho Chi Minh City is famous for its variety of museums and cultural centers. Several city museums can introduce the military past of Saigon. Among them there is the Museum of Vietnam War. Its exposition is devoted to the hostilities between the United States and Vietnam. It should be noted that the exposition is quite specific and difficult to understand, so it will not be
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