Overview of the restoration plan for the Dien Hai citadel relic space

z7016485112868_3dbfbe3ed38eb599b3c3c56830121fc1-photoroom.png — Perspective of Dien Hai citadel relic after restoration.

Dien Hai Citadel (Hai Chau Ward) was ranked as a special national monument according to Decision No. 2082/QD-TTg dated December 25, 2017 of the Prime Minister .

In September 2017, the People's Committee of Da Nang City approved the Investment Project to construct, renovate, restore and embellish the Dien Hai citadel relic, phase 1.

After completion, phase 1 of the project cleared the residential area; restored the northern, western and southern embankments and moats; repaired the existing embankment; built a technical system and buffer space for the relic area...

In May 2022, the People's Committee of Da Nang City approved the Project to invest in repairing, restoring and embellishing Dien Hai citadel relic phase 2.

During this phase (expected to be implemented at the end of 2025), the inner citadel space will be systematically restored on an area of ^9,665m2 with the following items: citadel wall; bridge, eastern gate; bridge, southern gate; statue of famous general Nguyen Tri Phuong; flagpole; outdoor exhibition areas; trees, lawns, paths...

Panoramic view of Dien Hai citadel after phase 1 of restoration and embellishment. Photo: XUAN SON

In particular, according to the design description, the project will have an underground exhibition house to introduce all existing documents, images, and artifacts related to the relic along with modern technology (3D virtual reality experience) performances, simulations...

Next to it is a temple commemorating the heroic sacrifices of soldiers and people in the battles to preserve and protect Dien Hai citadel, located in the southwest corner of the citadel.

In the inner citadel, auxiliary items such as rest houses, technical areas, and internal walkways will be designed in harmony with the overall ancient architecture.

Currently, Da Nang Museum has been moved from Dien Hai Citadel campus to 42 Bach Dang and officially welcomed visitors from March 2025.

According to archives and drawings of the 4th year of Minh Mang (July 2, 1823), Dien Hai citadel included 3 gates: east, west, and south. Currently, only the south gate still retains its ancient position and architecture. Photo: XUAN SON — According to archives and drawings from the 4th year of Minh Mang, Dien Hai citadel included 3 gates: east, west, and south. Currently, the south gate retains its old position and architecture. Photo: XUAN SON

Phase 2 of the project to restore the east gate (facing the Han River) based on old documents, the location, scale, size, shape of the remaining wall and refer to the architecture of the south gate. Photo: XUAN SON

Based on old documents, the location, scale, size and shape of the remaining wall, the project will restore the east gate, referring to the architecture of the south gate. — The consulting unit proposed to still use the current east gate as the main entrance to the relic due to its convenient location for reception, organizing tours and gathering large crowds. Photo: XUAN SON

In phase 2, the west gate (which was blocked in 1859) was not restored, but only marked with a signboard, put an explanation about the gate on the introductory board, and built a new bridge at the west gate to connect the space. Photo: XUAN SON

Based on the analysis of researchers and documentary images, the consulting group proposed the location and form of restoration of the flagpole in the south-east direction. The flagpole has a pedestal and a flagpole, with stairs going up... Photo: XUAN SON

son07586(1).jpg — The area in front of the eastern gate. Photo: XUAN SON

The area in front of the eastern gate. Photo: XUAN SON

The project will restore the gun house. The consulting unit proposed a plan to preserve and supplement the cannons; including displaying the cannons in the gun house, in front of the flagpole... IN THE PHOTO: A cannon kept by the Da Nang Museum. Photo: XUAN SON

The statue of famous general Nguyen Tri Phuong was built and put into use in 1986 according to the model of sculptor Le Thi Kim Hang, and will be restored with a more spacious and solemn space. Photo: XUAN SON

The UH-1 helicopter captured by our army during the 1975 Spring General Offensive and Uprising at the Da Nang airport base will be relocated because it is not related to the Dien Hai citadel relic. Photo: XUAN SON

The project also embellishes the garden, trees, stele, and introductory signs. Photo: XUAN SON

dji_0515(1).jpg — The current Dien Hai citadel space is located in the central square space of Da Nang city. Photo: XUAN SON

According to Da Nang Museum, Dien Hai citadel is a rare relic remaining from the early days of fighting against the French colonialists who invaded our country in the mid-19th century; it is a symbol of patriotism, the indomitable fighting spirit and resilience of the Vietnamese people in general, and the people of Da Nang in particular, in the cause of building and defending the country.

Dien Hai Citadel has a key position, the center of the military defense line, an earthen rampart running from Dien Hai Citadel surrounding the old Hai Chau, Phuoc Ninh, and Thac Gian forts.

Under the command of famous general Nguyen Tri Phuong, the Da Nang defense line was held firmly, the French army could not expand the occupied area and was bogged down for 18 months in the Da Nang battle (1858 - 1860) - a battle of great significance in the history of the country.

Source: https://baodanang.vn/toan-canh-phuong-an-phuc-dung-khong-gian-di-tich-thanh-dien-hai-3305433.html