Bao Dai Villas
Nha Trang has long become one of the most popular tourist destinations in Vietnam, Nha Trang is visited annually by millions of tourists from all over the world, one of the most popular cultural and historical monuments of this area are the Bao Dai Villas, which are so loved by many tourists from all over the world.
Features of Bao Dai Villas
This complex of buildings, which was named Bao Dai Villas, was built back in 1923, the architect of this building was the famous scientist at that time, A. Cream. He and his gardener began to equip these places, building small houses here, which later underwent significant expansion. According to the author's idea, this place was supposed to become an example of a combination of two seemingly opposite styles, European - represented by French and oriental styles.
The villas themselves occupy several hills in the very center of Nha Trang, and also, remarkably, they were used by the emperor as his summer imperial residence. The emperor himself visited his residence several times - several times he did it together with his numerous concubines and children, here he was engaged in gardening, and also loved to walk through the beautiful park areas spread over the territory of Bao Dai's Villas.
Later, these villas became the permanent residence of the highest ranks of South Vietnam, who spent time here with their families, as well as with Western guests from Europe. It should also be mentioned about the name of these villas - they were named after the most recent emperor of the Vietnamese Empire. During the emperor's lifetime, each of the villas had its own unique name, they were named after popular plants and flowers, but after his death, the villas were named Bao Dai.
Today, Bao Dai Villas are a hotel where you can stay for a short time and have a good time, as well as a museum that you can visit and see the interior. It should be said that the interior of the villas does not stand out much, but everything here is furnished in the most vibrant traditions of Vietnam - a minimum of furniture and maximum usable space. Visitors can try on imperial robes, as well as take photos against the background of the emperor's private office, where some objects have been preserved - a table, chairs and old books. For nature lovers, there is a beautiful park with a lot of trees and various plants.
If you are a fan of Oriental history and architecture, you should definitely visit the Villas of Bao Dai, which still retain their unique old features, as well as the spirit of old Vietnam.
