Nhà tù Hỏa Lò, Hà Nội

Nhà tù Hỏa Lò (Hỏa Lò Prison), known in French as Maison Centrale, meaning “Central Prison”. The prison was built by the French colonial authorities in 1896 on Hỏa Lò Street, then on the outskirts of the city. At the time, it was the largest prison in Indochina and was used to hold political prisoners and patriots from the protectorates of Annam and Tonkin.

The site covered 12.908 m2 and was divided into four sections, A, B, C and D, along with auxiliary buildings. Today, only an area of around 2.434 m2 remains at Nhà tù Hỏa Lò, with sections restored and preserved for visitors wishing to explore and learn about the nation's history.

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