(VOVworld) - Hanoi is developing rapidly. In these photos, we can see an interesting blend of the old and the new, of the traditional and the modern of Asian and European architecture.  

Hanoi was previously known for its "small lanes, small streets ". Now it has the silhouette of a modern metropolis. According to the website Emporis Global Urban, Hanoi ranks 37^th in the number of skyscrapers.

Hanoi will continue to develop but its ancient soul will live in its lakes, its tree-lined streets, its tiled temple roofs, and the many other architectural details of a 1,000-year-old city.

Sword Lake surrounded by green trees with water whose surface is always green

The Cathedral in the heart of the city

Ba Dinh Square, a stunning and historic urban space that attracts many tourists.

Hoang Dieu street - an ancient street is picturesque with the sun shining through its green canopy.

Bay Mau lake in Thong Nhat park, a refreshing green space in the city center.

Times City

Trung Hoa - Nhan Chinh urban area, one of the first urban areas in Hanoi.

Thang Long highway, which connects the city to Ba Vi National Park.

Nhat Tan Bridge

A new modern building with its beautiful lighting system.

The Old Quarter

The Hanoi’s- and Vietnam’s- first university- Van Mieu - The Temple of Literature.