Duyệt Thị Đường (Royal Theater), Hue

Duyệt Thị Đường (Royal Theater), Hue

Duyệt Thị Đường (Royal Theater) is located southeast of the Forbidden Purple City. It was built in 1826 during the seventh year of Emperor’s Minh Mang reign, only for the members of the royal family. This Royal Theater is the oldest working theater in all of Vietnam. The building underwent a complete restoration and was opened to the public only in 2004. The interior of the theater will fascinate you as it was reproduced exactly as the original one. Today you can imagine yourself emperor or at least one of the royal family members, and see a play in the Royal Theater.

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Sight Name: Duyệt Thị Đường (Royal Theater)
Sight Location: Hue, Vietnam (See walking tours in Hue)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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