HA NOI CHARMS Ha Noi has been Viet Nams capital city for 1,000 years and is full of charm. These are some places to check out. The Old Quarter With a history of 2,000 years, the Old Quarter is the soul of the city. It amazes tourists with a maze of shops and cafés. In its historic lanes, tourists can find anything from mysterious vegetables to unique souvenirs. Temple of Literature The Temple of Literature is a fine example of traditional Vietnamese architecture, built in 1070. 10 It was built to honor Confucius and Viet Nam's most respected scholars. The countrys first university was founded here. Hoa Lo Prison Museum Hoa Lo Prison was built by the French in 1896 to imprison Vietnamese revolutionaries. Now it has been turned into a museum. Many historic photographs and objects are on display. Landmarks History Attractions The Old Quarter 2,000 years old - Many (1) ____________ - Unique (2) ____________ Temple of Literature Built in (3) ______ - Traditional (4) ___________ - First university of Viet Nam Hoa Lo Prison Museum Built by (5) ______ in 1896 - Historic photos