Hoa Lo Prison ("Hanoi Hilton")

Hanoi, Vietnam

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Hoa Lo Prison, often known as the “Hanoi Hilton,” is a historic site in Hanoi that was originally built by the French colonial administration in the late 19th century to hold Vietnamese political prisoners.

Later, it became internationally known for detaining American prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. Today, the site operates as a museum, offering visitors insight into Vietnam’s colonial history, wartime experiences, and the resilience of those who were imprisoned there.