Hanoi Flag Tower, also called Cot
Co, is one of the rare architectural works in Hanoi that was fortunate enough
to not be destroyed by the French administration between 1894 and 1897. It was
used by French troops as an observation tower and communication station between
command headquarters and adjacent military posts. It was built in 1812 and is
composed of three platforms and a tower.
The words Nghenh Huc, meaning
"to welcome dawn's sunlight," are inscribed on the eastern door. The
western door bears the two words Hoi Quang, meaning "to reflect
light," and the southern door, Huong Minh, meaning "directed to the
sunlight."
The tower receives sunlight
through 36 flower-shaped and six fan-shaped windows.
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