Ba Đình Hall
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Ba Đình Hall was a public large building, located on Ba Dinh Square across the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
, in Hanoi
, Vietnam. The building was used by the National Assembly of Vietnam
for its sessions and other official functions. One of the architects was Nguyễn Cao Luyện (1907–1987). The hall was demolished in 2008 to make room for a new parliament house. However archaeological remains of Thang Long
were found on the site and therefore the construction of a new building on the site was rendered obsolete.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is a large memorial in Hanoi, Vietnam. It is located in the centre of Ba Dinh Square, which is the place where Vietminh leader Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence on September 2, 1945, establishing the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.- History :Construction...
, in Hanoi
Hanoi
Hanoi , is the capital of Vietnam and the country's second largest city. Its population in 2009 was estimated at 2.6 million for urban districts, 6.5 million for the metropolitan jurisdiction. From 1010 until 1802, it was the most important political centre of Vietnam...
, Vietnam. The building was used by the National Assembly of Vietnam
National Assembly of Vietnam
The Constitution of Vietnam recognizes the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam as "the highest organ of state power." The National Assembly, a 493-member unicameral body elected to a five-year term, meets twice a year...
for its sessions and other official functions. One of the architects was Nguyễn Cao Luyện (1907–1987). The hall was demolished in 2008 to make room for a new parliament house. However archaeological remains of Thang Long
Thang Long
Thang Long can be:*Former name of Hanoi*Thang Long Imperial City...
were found on the site and therefore the construction of a new building on the site was rendered obsolete.