More than 100 photos of the capital’s ancient architecture are being showcased at an exhibition which opened in Ho Chi Minh City on July 18.

The event, co-organised by the Vietnam Fine Arts University and the Vietnam Institute of Fine Arts, aims to help visitors get a better understanding of the thousand-year old capital.

On display will include photos of unique works, such as the lion statue from the Ly dynasty, dragon patterns in Hanoi’s Royal Citadel and Buddhist statues in Nanh and Dao Xuyen pagodas.

The exhibition will last until July 30.