Germany has invested close to €445,000 (US$695,000) and sent experts to the former imperial city of Hue to help restore the An Dinh Palace, according to a local official.
Hue Relics Conservation Center Director Phung Phu, said the investment, which includes ($554,000) from Germany’s non-refundable aid, will be poured into restoring 3,600 square meters of wall paintings and decorations.
In June 2002, as part of a $27,500 project funded by the German Embassy in Vietnam, six wall paintings at the An Dinh Palace were restored.
An Dinh Palace is a classic structure in Hue imperial city, built on the northern bank of the An Cuu River following an order from King Dong Khanh (1886-1888) after his accession to the throne.
Later, King Khai Dinh (1916-1925) had it transformed into a palace with an enclosure covering around 2.5 hectares and housing numerous architectural structures.
Paint and plaster on the structure are now fading and distorted, many wall sections that used to be decorated with sophisticated designs and patterns are now covered with lime and dust after such a long period of time.
Like many other imperial structures in Hue, An Dinh Palace is badly in need of restoration after nearly 100 years of existence and exposure to war and harsh weather conditions.
Hue Relics Conservation Center Director Phung Phu, said the investment, which includes ($554,000) from Germany’s non-refundable aid, will be poured into restoring 3,600 square meters of wall paintings and decorations.
In June 2002, as part of a $27,500 project funded by the German Embassy in Vietnam, six wall paintings at the An Dinh Palace were restored.
An Dinh Palace is a classic structure in Hue imperial city, built on the northern bank of the An Cuu River following an order from King Dong Khanh (1886-1888) after his accession to the throne.
Later, King Khai Dinh (1916-1925) had it transformed into a palace with an enclosure covering around 2.5 hectares and housing numerous architectural structures.
Paint and plaster on the structure are now fading and distorted, many wall sections that used to be decorated with sophisticated designs and patterns are now covered with lime and dust after such a long period of time.
Like many other imperial structures in Hue, An Dinh Palace is badly in need of restoration after nearly 100 years of existence and exposure to war and harsh weather conditions.
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