A detention centre controlled by the French during the colonial period, then a prison for American pilots captured during the Vietnam War, Hoa Lo prison historic site is now an attractive museum
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Guillotine was used by the French to execute prisoners |
Hoa Lo Prison relic site now becomes an intriguing destination to visit in Hanoi, attracting many domestic and foreign tourists
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Hoa Lo prison in Hanoi comprises of tiny, damp and dark cells that evoke eerie claustrophobia, which would be multiplied by the use of manacles and the presence of rats
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Hoa Lo prison is a venue for educating kids on history and patriotism
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VNA