Images of Hanoi in the late 19th century

This is the collection of images of Hanoi in late 19th century. The photos were taken by a French soldier - Dr Hocquard

Map of Hanoi in 1873 Map of Hanoi in 1873

Entrance to the Hanoi citadel Entrance to the Hanoi citadel

The northern gate of Hanoi citadel in 1884 The northern gate of Hanoi citadel in 1884

Inside northern gate Inside northern gate

A French military post in north Hanoi citadel A French military post in north Hanoi citadel

Another military post of French troops in Westlake area Another military post of French troops in Westlake area

A small military post inside the Hanoi citadel A small military post inside the Hanoi citadel

Hoa Phong tower by the Hoan Kiem lake Hoa Phong tower by the Hoan Kiem lake

The Huc bridge and Ngoc Son temple The Huc bridge and Ngoc Son temple

Bao An pagoda Bao An pagoda

The Huc bridge The Huc bridge

Entrance to Ngoc Son temple Entrance to Ngoc Son temple

A tower in Bao An pagoda A tower in Bao An pagoda

A military camp by Hoan Kiem lake A military camp by Hoan Kiem lake

Hanoi view from Hoan Kiem lake Hanoi view from Hoan Kiem lake

Hang Dong street in the old days Hang Dong street in the old days

Ma May street Ma May street

Thuoc Bac street in the Old Quarter of Hanoi Thuoc Bac street in the Old Quarter of Hanoi

Shops selling garment materials Shops selling garment materials

Hang Sat street Hang Sat street

Hang Chinh street selling ceramics and pottery Hang Chinh street selling ceramics and pottery

Hang Gai street Hang Gai street

Cau Giay in 1884 Cau Giay in 1884

Doctor stelae in the Temple of Literature Doctor stelae in the Temple of Literature

Voi Phuc temple Voi Phuc temple

By VTP