The Tò Vò Gate Scenic Area in Lý Sơn Special Zone, Quảng Ngãi Province is one of 15 historical sites and scenic spots newly designated as national heritage. — Photo nhandan.vn

HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam recently added 15 historical sites and scenic areas to the national heritage list, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced.

The national scenic areas are located in the provinces of Ninh Bình, Lạng Sơn, Tây Ninh, Đồng Nai, Huế, Hưng Yên, Lâm Đồng, Quảng Ngãi, Quảng Trị and Hà Nội.

Ninh Bình Province has three newly listed sites: the architecturally significant Đình Nội-Phúc Khánh Pagoda in Nam Xang Commune; the cultural and scenic complex at Lạt Sơn, which includes a temple dedicated to female general Lê Chân and the remnants of the Thánh Chân Temple, among many others; and the historical site and memorial house for comrade Lê Đức Thọ in Hồng Quang Ward.

Two spots in Huế have made it onto the list: the Forward Surgical Station and the Tomb of Đặng Văn Hòa, both located in Phong Thái Ward.

Lâm Đồng Province also has two newly designated heritage locations: the scenic areas of C7 Cave and C8 Cave in Nam Đà Commune.

Quảng Trị Province has two newly listed sites as well: the historical area of Song Trung Temple, including the tombs of Hoàng Vĩnh Tộ and Hoàng Vĩnh Dụ in Tân Gianh Commune, and the II Long Đại ferry crossing, where 16 youth volunteers sacrificed their lives in September 1972, located in Trường Ninh Commune.

Other recently designated heritage areas include the archaeological site at Ngườm Sâu Cave in Bằng Mạc Commune, Lạng Sơn Province and the historical Thái Khê Communal House in Kiều Phú Commune, Hà Nội.

Under the recent decision, documents including meeting minutes and local maps have defined the sites' protected area.

The People's Committees at various levels where the designated sites are located, within the scope of their responsibilities and authority, will implement state management of the areas in accordance with the regulations of cultural heritage law. — VNS