 Thăng Long renamed to its current name Hanoi in 1831.In 1873, Hanoi was conquered by the French, and from 1883 to 1945, the city was the capital of French Indochina.The French colonisation left a lasting impact on the city's architecture that is visible today, as showcased through the juxtaposition of traditional Vietnamese architecture and French-styled avenues and edifices in the city center.