The Hoa Lo Prison Relic Site in Hanoi attracted large numbers of domestic and international visitors on October 10 to mark the 72nd anniversary of the Capital Liberation Day (October 10, 1954–2026).

The Hoa Lo Prison Relic Site in Hanoi attracted large numbers of domestic and international visitors on October 10 to mark the 72nd anniversary of the Capital Liberation Day (October 10, 1954–2026).

Visitors use an eight-language audio guide system to actively explore the exhibitions at the Hoa Lo Prison relic site. Photo: VNA

War veterans from across the country visit the Hoa Lo Prison relic site to recall heroic memories and pay tribute to their fallen comrades. Photo: VNA

The site has embraced digital technology to make its historical exhibits more accessible and engaging. Digitized documents, QR codes and multilingual audio guides allow visitors to explore the prison’s history and learn about its past in a more interactive way.

Many young people visit the Hoa Lo Prison relic site on the occasion of Capital Liberation Day. Photo: VNA

The Hoa Lo Prison relic site attracts many foreign visitors. Photo: VNA

The application of document digitization, QR codes, and a multilingual audio guide system has innovated historical approach methods, providing visitors with a more visual and vivid approach to stories at the Hoa Lo Prison relic site. Photo: VNA

These innovations help bring historical stories closer to the public, particularly younger generations, while promoting the site’s historical and cultural values. The growing use of technology also offers visitors new ways to connect with Hanoi’s history and better understand the city’s journey through different periods.