VietNamNet Bridge – German photographer Hans-Peter Grumpe captured images of famous places in Ho Chi Minh City decades ago, such as the US Embassy, Tax Trading Centre, and Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica.
While living in Vietnam from 1991 to 1993, Grumpe travelled in other countries. He visited HCM City in 1991 and took many photos of the city’s landmarks. In photo: The City People’s Committee, known as the Town Hall of the former Saigon administration.
Thong Nhat (Unification) Palace was built in 1966. It is also known as Independence Palace.
Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica was built in 1880. Its architecture remains unchanged.
Hans-Peter Grumpe photographed the US Embassy in 1991. Nowadays, it is the office of the US General Consulate in HCM City.
Saigon panorama in 1991 viewed from Caravelle hotel.
A view of Saigon from the Rex Hotel.
The Saigon Continental Hotel.
The Tax Trade Centre was built in 1880. It will soon be replaced with a new building.
The Floating Hotel no longer exists.
The Saigon Central Post Office was inaugurated in 1891, combining Asian and European architectural styles.
Ben Thanh Market was built between 1912 and 1914; its name remains unchanged.
Binh Tay market.
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