Dien Hai Citadel Relics

Dien Hai Citadel, built on the western side of the Han River in the twelfth year of King Gia Long’s reign (1813), was formerly known as Dien Hai Fortress.  It was moved inland and rebuilt in brick on a high mount in the fourth year of King Minh Mang’s reign (1823).  It was renamed as Dien Hai Citadel in the fifteenth year of his reign (1834).

Dien Hai citadel was an important fortress to defeat the attack of the French colonialists in Da Nang. (1858 – 1860). On 12/4/2008, during the construction of the renovation, renovation, and embellishment Historically, the workers discovered a cannon deep underground. This canon is 2.8 meters long, a head diameter of 23cm and a tail of 42cm. One canon was also found during the construction of the Da Nang Cham Museum on the base of Dien Hai Citadel. July 2008. Nearly 200 years ago, these cannons, along with the Nguyen dynasty, under the command of General Nguyen Tri Phuong, fought off dozens of French attacks at the mouth of the Han River. The cannon mounted on gun turrets, facing the sea, ready to fight enemy ships.

In the seventh year of King Thieu Tri’s reign (1847), the perimeter of Dien Hai Citadel was expanded to 463 meters, with a wall 5 meters high surrounded by a ditch 3 meters deep.  The citadel was designed with three gates, and was built of brick in the European Vauban architectural style.

Dien Hai Citadel bore the stamp of the struggle by the Da Nang people and the nation to protect national independence and territory in the persistent war against the French colonialists.  It made an important contribution to the defeat of the French invaders in Da Nang in 1858-1860.  A statue of General Nguyen Tri Phuong was erected in memory of a magnanimous period in the city’s history.

Dien Hai Citadel was recognised as a national historical relic by the Ministry of Culture and Communication on 16 November 1998.

Recently, the relics of Dien Hai were restored, reinforced, restored to the status quo. An impressive statue of General Nguyen Tri Phuong was erected here, to commemorate a glorious historical period of the city.

Visiting Information
Address: 24 Tran Phu, Thach Thang, Hai Chau, Danang
Opening hours: 7:30 – 16:30 daily
Ticket fees: 20,000 VND/pax
(free for Seniors, children, current students, disabled and Danang or Quang Nam residences)