An Dinh Palace is a unique artistic architectural work of the Nguyen Dynasty built in the early twentieth century, located on the banks of the Old An Cuu River, formerly in The Bat Ward - Hue Town, now 179 Phan Dinh Phung Street, Phu Nhuan Ward, Hue City.
Originally, this building was built by King Dong Khanh and named Phung Hoa palace with the intention of making gifts for his eldest son, Prince Nguyen Phuc Buu Dao (King Khai Dinh).
In the year of Thanh Thai 14 (1902), Phung Hoa Cong Nguyen Phuc Buu Dao (i.e. King Khai Dinh) established a residence, named An Dinh palace.
In the year of Khai Dinh 2 (1917), the king used his own money to renovate the palace according to modern architecture.
In early 1919, construction work was completed, and the palace retained its name. From 28/2/1922, An Dinh Palace was given to Prince Vinh Thuy (later King Bao Dai).
After the August Revolution of 1945, Bao Dai's family moved from the Imperial Palace to live in An Dinh Palace.
After 1975, Ms. Tu Cung dedicated An Dinh Palace to the revolutionary government. An Dinh Palace was used as a dormitory for the families of Hue University professors, then used as a public cultural place, a place to do business in food services ... Over time, the Palace seriously deteriorated.
Since 2001, An Dinh Palace has been repaired and restored.
Since 2002, An Dinh Palace has been transferred to Hue Ancient Monuments Conservation Center for management, continuing to restore, embellish and put into tourism until now.