People's Committee Building, Ho Chi Minh City
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People's Committee Building, Ho Chi Minh City
The People’s Committee Building of Ho Chi Minh City>is located at one end of Nguyen Hue Street, one of the most high-street in this metropolis. However, in actual fact, its address is 86 Le Thanh Ton Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
The so-called Ho Chi Minh City Hal was started building in 1898 and was put into use in 1909 as a hotel named Hôtel de Ville. It was designed by Gardes who is a famous French architecture. This building is thus one of the oldest, biggest and most beautiful French architecture buildings in Ho Chi Minh City, functioning as the city’s most prominent landmark today.
A majestic ancient beauty
At first glance, it’s seen as a simple and beautiful old monument with 3 main buildings. The middle is higher than the other two, which makes the building look perfectly balanced. In details, there are 3 statues that were embossed on the building. In the middle, it’s a woman and children who were taming the furious animals. On the left and right side of the building, there were 2 women holding swords who are ready to fight. Adding to the majestic ancient beauty of the building were the delicate bass-relieves on the walls, popular feature of French colonial style.
In fornt of the building, lying a small yard with many trees, flowers and especially the statue named “Uncle Ho and children” made by artist Nguyen Minh Chau. The statue was made to show the love and respect of Vietnamese people to the greatest leader Ho Chi Minh as well as to remind us of his loving children personality. Especially at night, the whole construction is spectacularly illuminated and looks beautiful like a castle in the dark.
How to get there
The People’s Committee Building of Ho Chi Minh City locates at Nguyen Hue street, one of the most beautiful and popular streets in Ho Chi Minh City. Therefore, if you stay in hotels in District 1, it does not take you much time to walk there. You can follow Le Loi Street and then turn left. You will see the building right in front of you.
