Restoration of Huynh Palace gets underway

January 10, 2013 | 09:55

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The restoration and upgrading of Huynh Palace and an ancient tomb in Phu Khanh commune, Thanh Phu district, Ben Tre province started on January 1 with a total investment of VND 35.5 billion ($1.7 million).

The two projects sites belonged to Huynh Ngoc Khiem (1843 - 1927), who left his hometown in the central region to settle in Ben Tre province in mid 1880s.

Covering an area of over 500 sqm, the construction of the house began in 1905 and was completed 13 years later. The three-section house, supported by 80 pillars, 48 made of wood and 32 made of brick, is decorated with characteristic patterns and motifs from the Mekong River Delta.

The house was recognised as a national historical site by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in April 2011.

The ancient tomb in Phu Khanh commune, three kilometres from the palace, covers an area of over 950 sqm. It was built in 1911 to hold funeral observances for the palace’s owners.

The restoration is hoped to be complete within 540 days.

Nhan Dan

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