Di tích Lịch sử Thành cổ Quảng Trị

A historic place to pay tribute to soldiers who sacrified their loves in the 81-day battle in 1972.

I watched The Scent of Burning Grass and always wanted to be here one day. I was crying and felt the sacred atmosphere here. You should have tour guide with you to understand more about this place. Rest in peace and appreciate all young soldiers that sacrificed for the freedom I have today

Visiting Thành Cổ Quảng Trị isn’t just about sightseeing it’s about stepping onto sacred ground, where history is etched into every stone and whispering breeze. This site, once the epicenter of one of the bloodiest battles of the Vietnam War, now stands as a memorial to the thousands of soldiers who fought and fell here, on both sides. The atmosphere is somber yet peaceful, a stark contrast to the devastation it once witnessed. Walking through the site, you’ll see monuments, engraved names, and relics that tell a story of resilience, sacrifice, and the brutal reality of war. The preserved walls and surrounding landscape serve as a silent reminder of the immense loss suffered during the 81-day siege of 1972, when the entire town became a battlefield. This is a place for reflection and respect. Whether you have a personal connection to Vietnam’s history or are simply a visitor seeking to understand its past, Thành Cổ Quảng Trị leaves an impression that lingers long after you leave. A visit here isn’t just about learning history—it’s about feeling it.

The most famous and historical place in Quang Tri town (previously). The symbol of strong survival of Vietnamese people through the tough time 81 days against the enemy. Refrain to visit here during special occasion like independent day Sep 2nd or Jul 27th… there will be huge people here.

It was so touchful to visit this place. I got a chance to understand more about history of my dear Viet Nam. People from the past, fought by all their lives, just to gain peace for us - our young generation. I almost cried when reading the letter from a sodier who wrote about his coming dead, left his last words to his family...If you love hisfory, please do not skip this place.

Just wanted to stop by the old Quang Tri city where the fierce battle in the summer 1972 claimed thousands of lives after 82 days

Historic place, here lies too many fallen soldiers of the heroic Vietnamese generation, some were still too young (15-18 year old). This is to show the world that Viet Nam is an unyielding country, and even with America’s interference, nothing cannot make us give up on our way to unite the country as a whole.

Historic land. Respect and gratitude.