Lam Vien Square

Lam Vien Square () is the central square of the former city of Da Lat, Lâm Đồng Province. It has become one of Da Lat's most popular public spaces and a major venue for cultural and tourism events, including Dalat Flower Festival.

Name

In its early days, the square was named Đà Lạt Central Square (Quảng trường Trung tâm Đà Lạt) and it still used as an colloquial name. On November 10, 2011, the People's Council of Đà Lạt City approved its official name as Lâm Viên Square. The name recalls Đà Lạt's location on the Lâm Viên Plateau as well as the former Lâm Viên province before merged with Đồng Nai Thượng province to become Lâm Đồng province.

Location

Lam Vien Square is located on the southern side of Xuân Hương Lake, surrounded by Trần Quốc Toản Street.

Architecture

This landmark was constructed with an impressive budget of 681 billion VND (nearly 30 million USD) and has the capacity to hold around 60,000 people. Covering more than 70,000 m², the square includes open plazas, gardens, fountains, underground parking, and recreational areas. The two iconic structures are:

• The "giant wild sunflower" Dalat Opera House, about 18 meters tall, built from green and yellow stained glass. Inside is a performance hall used for art shows and exhibitions.
• The "artichoke bud", about 15 meters tall, inspired by Da Lat's famous artichokes. It currently houses a café and serves as a tourist attraction.

Functions and activities

Lam Vien Square serves multiple roles as:

• A community gathering space for residents.
• A venue for official celebrations, festivals, and cultural performances.
• A popular tourist destination for sightseeing and photography.

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