The house of 87 Ma May is situated right in the heart of Old quarter Hanoi belonging to Hoan Kiem district. The house is well preserved as a must-see place if you wish to know deeper about another Hanoi in the past.
87 Ma May house was built by the late XIX century, in an area of 160 sqm. The length is 28 m, the width is 5m in front and 6m on the back. By passing time the house was owned by different families. Till 1999 when it was recognized as National heritage, there were 5 families living there.
The house consists of 2 floors and 2 block that is separated by small opened yard in middle for wind and sunlight. The house front used to be a shop, back yard are bedrooms, place receiving guests, toilet, and kitchen. On the second floor, it consists of ancestor worshiping space, living room, open yard, and bedroom.
Main materials for construction are wood and brick. Architecture of the house is very Hanoi style in business area in the past. The house is open for visit everyday. Take a short walking tour in Old town of Hanoi and visit 87 Ma May house.
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