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Bến Thành Market is a large marketplace in the downtown area of

Bến Thành Market is a large marketplace in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam that was formally established in 1859 after the French colonial powers took over the local citadel. It has since become one of the symbols of the city and is popular with tourists seeking local handicrafts, textiles, and cuisine. The current building was constructed in 1912 and renovated in 1985, and it serves as a major transportation hub with connections to the city's bus and planned metro system.

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Bến Thành Market is a large marketplace in the downtown area of

Bến Thành Market is a large marketplace in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam that was formally established in 1859 after the French colonial powers took over the local citadel. It has since become one of the symbols of the city and is popular with tourists seeking local handicrafts, textiles, and cuisine. The current building was constructed in 1912 and renovated in 1985, and it serves as a major transportation hub with connections to the city's bus and planned metro system.

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Bn Thnh Market

Bn Thnh Market is a large marketplace in the downtown area of H Ch Minh City, Vietnam in District 1. The market is one of the earliest surviving structures in Saigon and one of symbols of H Ch Minh City, popular with tourists seeking local handicrafts, textiles, o di, and souvenirs, as well as local cuisine. History The market developed from informal markets created by early 17th century street vendors gathering together near the Saigon River. The market was formally established by the French colonial powers after taking over the Gia nh citadel in 1859 (see Citadel of Saigon). This market was destroyed by fire in 1870 and rebuilt to become Saigon's largest market. In 1912 the market was moved to a new building and called the New Bn Thnh Market to distinguish over its predecessor. The building was renovated in 1985
Transport

Bn Thnh Market Apart from being a major hub for the network of city buses serving H Ch Minh City, Bn Thnh Market is a hub for several lines of the planned H Ch Minh City Metro; Line 1, under construction, will connect Bn Thnh with Sui Tin Park and Long Binh in District 9. Other lines will connect Bn Thnh with Tham Luong in District 12, and with Cholon and Binh Tan District.

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