Hoang Cau Communal House

Located at No. 40 Nguyen Phuc Lai Street, O Cho Dua Ward, Hanoi City, Hoang Cau Communal House it is a national-level historical relic, deeply imbued with the cultural and traditional architectural marks of the land of Thang Long – Hanoi.

The communal house was founded in the Le dynasty and is a place of worship for Bo Cai Dai Vuong Phung Hung, a national hero who led the people's uprising against Tang dynasty rule in the 8th century. In addition, the communal house also co-worships Phung An, Bao Hoa Nuong Princess, Cao Son Dai Vuong and Bach Ma Dai Vuong.

Through many restorations and renovations, the communal house still retains traditional architectural values with its ceremonial gate, square pavilion, front hall and rear sanctuary arranged harmoniously and solemnly. In particular, the relic also preserves many precious artifacts such as 22 imperial edicts from the Le to Nguyen dynasties, ancient stone steles, bronze bells, dragon thrones, palanquins and a pair of ancient Phong statues bearing distinctive artistic value.

With its outstanding historical and cultural values, Hoang Cau Communal House was ranked as a national-level historical relic by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in 2016.

Today, Hoang Cau Communal House is not only a place for cultural and religious activities of the people but also a meaningful destination, contributing to educating patriotism and preserving and promoting the precious cultural heritage values of O Cho Dua Ward and Hanoi Capital.