Saigon has changed a lot over the years, yet in some ways it is still the same, let’s take a look at 50 years of transformation from 1955 to 2005 through photos by Raymond Cauchetier, from a book of photography titled “Saigon 1955-Ho Chi Minh Ville 2005”.
Notre-Dame Cathedral of Saigon in 1955 ![]() Notre-Dame Cathedral of Saigon in 2005 ![]() A museum in Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden in 1955 ![]() Museum of Vietnamese History in 2005 ![]() Binh Tay Market in 1955 ![]() Binh Tay Market in 2005 ![]() The back of Notre-Dame Cathedral of Saigon in 1955 ![]() Notre-Dame Cathedral of Saigon in 2005 ![]() Charner Boulevard in 1955 ![]() Nguyen Hue Boulevard in 2005 ![]() De la Somme Boulevard in 1955 ![]() Ham Nghi Boulevard in 2005 Majestic Hotel in 1955 ![]() Majestic Hotel in 2005 ![]() Bach Dang Wharf in 1955 ![]() Bach Dang Wharf in 2005 ![]() On the bank of the Saigon River in 1955 ![]() On the bank of the Saigon River in 2005 ![]() Saigon River in 1955 ![]() Saigon River in 2005 ![]() Cha Va Bridge in 1955 ![]() Cha Va Bridge in 2005 ![]() A panoramic view of Saigon in 1955 ![]() A panoramic view of Saigon in 2005 |
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