Lake Hoan Kiem | lake, Hanoi, Vietnam | Britannica (original) (raw)

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  In Hanoi: The contemporary city
  Among the latter is Lake Hoan Kiem (“Lake of the Restored Sword”). Historical sites include the Co Loa citadel, dating from the 3rd century bce; the Temple of Literature (1070), dedicated to Confucius; the Mot Cot (“One-Pillar”) Pagoda (1049); and the Temple of the Trung Sisters (1142). In addition,…
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