Thap Rua (Tortoise Tower) in Hoan Kiem Lake
2012 Hanoi, Vietnam
The Turtle Tower, or Thap Rua, stands on a small islet in Hoan Kiem Lake in central Hanoi, Vietnam, a landmark closely tied to local legend about the lake's sacred sword. This image was taken in 2012.
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