Statue Of King Le Thai To

The statue of King Le Thai To, constructed in the late 19th century and located at 16 Le Thai To Street on the western side of Sword Lake, is the oldest surviving Hanoi landmark.

This monument is situated on a big, heavily forested campus. The outside architectural elements include a gate, a reception area, and a memorial. The monument was constructed on a platform greater than 0.8 meters in height, with three stairs ascending up the center. There is a screen behind the monument and a tiger statue on each side.

Statue of Thai King Le Thai To wear a royal robe, a cap made of natural materials. The king assumes a regal stance while clutching a sword while facing north. This is an uncommon sort of old statue in Hanoi, and its depiction of a sword is associated with a national tale.

There are numerous rumors around the statue’s placement. There is a theory that Mr. Hoang Cao Khai commissioned the statue of King Le to counterbalance the statue of Paul Bert, a French colonial-era emissary, which stands on the opposite bank of the lake.

The most plausible explanation, however, is to honor King Le Thai To with the tradition of returning the treasure sword to the god Kim Quy and renaming Ta Vong lake Sword Lake.

All of the monument area’s features blend harmoniously with the solemn and romantic surroundings of Sword Lake. This is also one of the representative works commemorating Thang Long-millennial Hanoi’s anniversary.

Currently, the statue of King Le Thai To is both a symbol of the nation’s rich cultural heritage and a must-see on the way to Sword Lake.