Pedagogical College of Da Lat is a typical piece of architecture of Da Lat city. This is a must-go destination for visitors and a huge pride for students studying there.
Pedagogical College of Da Lat is located in Ward 10, Da Lat city, Lam Dong province. This building was built in 1927 by French architect Moncet over eight years. In its origins, with the first name of Lycee Petit Da Lat, this place was used as a college for the French and wealthy families of Vietnam. This College is considered a unique piece of architecture of the 20th century.
In 1932, its name was changed to Grand Lycée de Da Lat and in the year 1935 was re- named El Gran Liceo Yersin in memory of Dr Alexandre Yersin. Later, it was renamed as Hung Vuong Education Centre and then Pedagogical College of Da Lat, which specialises in training managers for kindergatens, primary schools and secondary schools. It has many majors such as Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, History, Literature, Art Pedagogy and Technology and School Equipment. Many outstanding Vietnamese graduated from this school like Dr Trinh Xuan Thuan, an astrophysicist, currently living in the United States.
Pedagogical College of Da Lat is recognised by the Union of International Architecture (UIA) as one of the 1,000 unique works of the world in the 20th century.
The most highlighted point of Pedagogical College of Da Lat is the main auditorium, shaped in an arc with a length of 77.18 metres in front, 89.8 metres behind, consisting of three floors and 24 classrooms. The curve of the arc building is the same as the image of an opened book – a symbol of broadening knowledge - the desire curve. At the end of the arc building is a 54 metre -high bell tower, standing out among immense space of the green pine forest, representing a rise of intellectual aspirations.
The building, constructed in brick brought from France, is reddish. From the outside, walls were built with harmonious arches, making the block more refined.
In addition, other blocks are also positioned parallel, ranging from 2 to 3 floors, used as halls, labs or dormitories.
Seen from above, Pedagogical College of Da Lat looks quite similar to schools in other countries surrounding with green landscape of the city of fog.
Overall, this is the architecture with the combination of Western and Oriental architecture style. With open and fresh space, harmonious and unique architecture, this college is not only a great place to study and research, but also an attractive place for tourists.
This school is also the most attractive destination in Da Lat. People come here for walking and taking photographs, even wedding photos. On 28th December, 2001 Pedagogical College of Da Lat was recognized as a National Architecture Relic.
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