The Saigon presidential palace. Source of the famous tank picture heralding the ‘fall of saigon’
This is actually a remarkable building. There cannot be many building like this around the world – of historical interest, size and built with a modern sixties feel.
The pictures don’t really do it justice. It was build mid sixties and is a testament to everything ‘modern sixties’ minimalist design. Think 2001 a space odyssey and all things futuristic from a sixties / seventies point of view.
South Vietnam Presidential Palace – a very famous gate.
South Vietnam Presidential Palace
South Vietnam Presidential Palace
South Vietnam Presidential Palace
The Central Garden
Cinema
Both Private and Public Reception Rooms
Both Private and Public Reception Rooms
It was also a strategic centre for the president and even radio station during the war.
The Map Room
Radio Transmission Equipment
Helicopter pads and Bunkers
Rooftop vews over modern Saigon