The French Live On In Saigon: Paragons of Colonial Architecture in Vietnam

You don't have to travel all the way to Europe.
by Nissie Arcega | July 23, 2019

When people think of Vietnam, they think of phở, but some think of its French colonial architecture. Though these stand as a reminder of a cruel history of colonialism, the seemingly-displaced buildings have etched themselves into Saigon’s skyline and national identity forever.

 

Hanoi Opera House