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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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