100-Year-Old Hanoi Mansion Preserves History and Family Bonds
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100-Year-Old Hanoi Mansion Preserves History and Family Bonds

A 100-year-old mansion in Hanoi's Old Quarter stands as a testament to the life of a wealthy merchant and enduring family ties. Designed by a French architect, it blends modern ingenuity with Eastern aesthetics. Part of it was donated as a school, and it continues to attract tourists today.

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