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Hỏa Lò Prison (Vietnamese: [hwâː lɔ̀], Nhà tù Hỏa Lò; French: Prison Hỏa Lò) was a prison in Hanoi originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War.
May 29, 2021 · Although only the small southern section of the prison remains, Hỏa Lò Prison – translated as ‘fiery furnace’ or ‘Hell’s hole’ – in Hanoi, Vietnam was a vastly overcrowded, brutally horrific colonial-era prison, nicknamed the ‘Hanoi Hilton’ by downed US pilots during the Vietnam War.
Aug 2, 2024 · Just 5 minutes away from the Hilton Hanoi Opera Hotel, Hoa Lo Prison is well worth a visit. Located in the center of the capital of Vietnam, well-known as one of the most inhumane prisons with terrified punishment, Hoa Lo Prison, aka Maison Centrale, is a symbol of strong will of prisoners and their sacrifice for their communist ideals.
Hoa Lo Prison, former prison in Hanoi, Vietnam, that was originally constructed by Vietnam’s French colonial rulers and largely used to house political prisoners. It was later used for American prisoners of war (mainly airmen) during the Vietnam War.
With the recent advent of an immersive night tour, visitors are given a new window into Hanoi’s legendary Hoa Lo Prison which brings them closer to the experiences of its prisoners than ever before.
ANNOUNCEMENT. Temporary closure of the Hoa Lo Prison relic to visitors due to 2019-nCoV acute respiratory disease: STARTING FROM 3P.M (TUESDAY) FEBRUARY 4TH, 2020. News.
The story of the Vietnam War POWs housed in the Hoa Lo Prison in Hanoi - known by many as the Hanoi Hilton. Their sacrifice is the reason behind our mission to reconstruct the original cells and create an immersive exhibit on their experiences within the American Heritage Museum.
Welcome to the heart of Hanoi, where history echoes through the halls of Hoa Lo Prison, affectionately known as the “Hanoi Hilton.” This guide promises to unravel the intriguing tales behind the formidable walls and share some witty insights to make your visit memorable.
May 5, 2017 · Discover Hỏa Lò Prison in Hanoi, Vietnam: The notorious "Hanoi Hilton" where Vietnamese colonial subjects and later American POWs, including John McCain, were imprisoned.
Sep 6, 2023 · Nằm giữa trung tâm của Thủ đô Hà Nội, di tích lịch sử Nhà tù Hỏa Lò như minh chứng của một thời kỳ đấu tranh cách mạng, là biểu tượng cho tinh thần bất khuất, kiên cường của những người Việt Nam yêu...