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"The Twin Bridges lie beside the Twin Towers/ Inanimate objects still bring couples together, let alone you and me." "The Twin Bridges are inseparable from the Twin Towers/ Forever entwined, just like I am with her…" These verses describe the famous Twin Towers of Quy Nhon.
Location of the Twin Towers of Quy Nhon
The Twin Towers of Quy Nhon are located on Tran Hung Dao Street, within a 6,000m² area. The park is beautifully decorated with lush trees and green grass, providing visitors a perfect place to explore. The Twin Towers are regarded as a one-of-a-kind masterpiece of Cham architecture in Central Vietnam. This unique structure consists of two towers.
Neither of the two towers follows the traditional multi-tiered square shape of Cham towers. Instead, the towers feature a design made up of two main parts: a square base and a curved conical top. The corners of the towers display statues of Garuda birds with their arms raised high as if supporting the tower roofs. The arches above the doors soar like arrows. The architecture of the Twin Towers reflects the influence of Hindu art.
Architecture of the Twin Towers
The Twin Towers of Quy Nhon are built using tightly packed fired bricks bound together with a special adhesive. This is a unique construction technique of the Cham people. The base of the large tower is made of stone, while the smaller tower is constructed with neatly stacked bricks for stability. The corners of the towers feature bas-reliefs of characters and dancers, depicting movements from Indian mythology. Statues of Garuda birds with raised arms seem to be supporting the majestic tower roofs. All of this forms a lively scene for visitors to admire.
According to records held by the Monument Management Board, the tower is also known by another name, the Hung Thanh Tower. In the Cham language, temples and towers are called "kalan," meaning "tomb," as they were built by kings to honor the gods. The deities worshipped here could include the destructive god Shiva, the elephant-headed god Ganesha, or various Buddhas.
Standing inside the Twin Towers of Quy Nhon, one looks up at the towering gates that stretch like sharp spearheads. Inside the larger tower, there are symbols of Linga and Yoni. Linga represents the male sexual organ of the god Shiva, while Yoni symbolizes the female organ of the goddess Shakti. These two forms embody the balance of the yin and yang, representing both destruction and rebirth in the universe.
On July 10, 1980, the Twin Towers were designated as a National Architectural and Artistic Monument. On November 22, 2014, the Vietnam Record Organization included the Twin Towers in the top 10 most visited ancient towers and tower complexes by tourists.
According to Mytour.vn
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Source: Mytour.vn Travel Guide
Mytour.vnJune 10, 2024
