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Hỏa Lò Prison
Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi
Historic Landmark
Museums
"Well known as the "Hanoi Hilton", formerly a notorious colonial prison in Vietnam that held both Vietnamese and American prisoners."
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Once called the "Hanoi Hilton," Hỏa Lò Prison used to be one of the most notorious prisoner-of-war camps. Now, it's a museum largely focused on how the Vietnamese suffered at the hands of the French. For a fee of 50,000 VND per person, locals and tourists can visit this historic site daily, even on holidays, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Hours
Today: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
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Monday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
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