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Saigon is known as a bustling, modern city with many bustling, vibrant activities. But you can also find a nostalgic Saigon hidden somewhere in the alleys, ancient, long-standing buildings. One of those buildings is definitely not to be missed: the City Post Office.
Saigon Central Post Office. Source: Wikipedia
Saigon Central Post Office, also known as the City Central Post Office, was built by the French from 1886 to 1891. To this day, the architecture of Saigon Central Post Office still retains its original unique features. This more than a century-old building was honored to be voted second in the list of 11 most beautiful post offices in the world by the American Architectural Digest magazine.
Located in a convenient location with unique architecture, since its inception, Saigon Central Post Office has become a symbol of the city. This is also a tourist destination in Saigon that attracts visitors to check in and learn about culture and history.
Saigon Central Post Office was built by the French from 1886 to 1891. Source: Visithcmc.vn
The first project called the Saigon Wire Department, was started by the French on November 11, 1860 to establish a communication system. The famous architect Gustave Eiffel, who designed the Eiffel Tower in Paris, participated in the design of this project. By 1891, a new post office building was officially inaugurated.
The post office was originally built to serve the needs of postal and telegraph transactions in the area. During this period, it was the center connecting Saigon with other regions in Indochina and Europe. Today, the post office still maintains its role as the postal center of Ho Chi Minh City and has become a special tourist destination.
The first project called the Saigon Wire Department, was started by the French on November 11, 1860. Source: Bao Thanh Nien
The Saigon Post Office features a classic European architectural style combined with local elements. The facade is decorated with graceful curves, meticulous motifs, and Romanesque accents.
Right at the top of this magnificent post office Saigon, there is a massive clock that has been running for more than 130 years. Notably, the names of numerous well-known scientists and inventors of the telegraph industry, such as Benjamin Franklin, Alessandro Volta, and Michael Faraday, are engraved on rectangular cells stretching from the center to the sides of the building.
Right at the top of this magnificent post office Saigon, there is a massive clock. Source: Dan Viet
The building is arranged symmetrically with two two-floor buildings on two sides and a three-floor building in the middle, covered with a tiled sloping roof. On the facade of the building are exquisitely designed arched windows. The overall building has a yellow tone, repainted in 2015, which is the original color of the building and the color of Vietnam's postal industry.
The overall building has a yellow tone. Source: Vinwonders
Inside, the high ceilings and arches are decorated with elaborate patterns, The special dome design creates a sense of nostalgia and spaciousness for visitors. On both sides of the main wall are two large maps: one depicts Saigon and its neighborhoods in 1892, while the other illustrates the network of telegraph lines across Vietnam and Cambodia in 1936. In the center of the post office is the portrait of Uncle Ho - the great leader of Vietnam.
Inside, the high ceilings and arches are decorated with elaborate patterns. Source: visithcmc.vn
In addition, the post office still retains old mailboxes, telephone booths, souvenirs such as stamps or old letters. In the heart of Saigon, there is such a unique architectural work combining Europe and Asia.
The post office still retains old mailboxes, telephone booths. Source: Expedia
The Saigon Central Post Office is considered the heart of the city due to its important role during the colonial period. Its central location allows easy access from anywhere in the city.
The Saigon Central Post Office is considered the heart of the city. Source: Visithcmc.vn
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With its classical architectural beauty and rich history, the Central Post Office has become one of the attractive tourist destinations in Ho Chi Minh City. Every year, thousands of tourists from all over the world flock here to admire and learn about the history of the Post Office as well as Vietnam. This place serves as a vivid testament to the harmony between tradition and modernity.
What to do in Saigon Central Post Office. Source: PLO
Saigon Post Office is not only a historical witness but also a cultural symbol of Ho Chi Minh City. This is definitely a destination not to be missed when you visit this city. Plan your trip today to explore and experience the unique beauty of this construction !
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