Lam Kinh citadel in Thanh Hoa province

Located in Thanh Hoa province, Lam Kinh is a citadel built by Le Loi, founder of the Later Le Dynasty, who reigned from 1428 to 1433 (Photo: VNA)

A small old bridge on the river, called Tien Loan Kieu or the White Bridge, is on the road that leads to the sanctum (Photo: VNA)

Fifty meters away from the bridge is a big ancient well that used to be a lotus swamp, which provided water for the whole citadel in the past (Photo: VNA)

The entrance to the main sanctum is a three-way, roofed gate with four big pillars (Photo: VNA)

In 1962, Lam Kinh was recognised as a national relic (Photo: VNA)

In 2012, it was named a Special National Site of Vietnam for its exceptional natural, historical and cultural value (Photo: VNA)

Physical model of Lam Kinh relic site in its internal exhibition house (Photo: VNA)

Hundreds-of-year-old stone elephants guarding King Le Thai To’s tomb (Photo: VNA)

Lam Kinh relic site is home to many ancient stone steles (Photo: VNA)

The exhibition house of Lam Kinh relic site (Photo: VNA)

Bridge foundation used for building the White Bridge is displayed in the exhibition house (Photo :VNA)

Earthenware handle of a scimitar dating back to 15th - 16th century (Photo: VNA)

Sets of tea pots and cups dating back to the Le dynasty during 15th - 16th century (Photo: VNA)

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