Notre Dame Cathedral, A Century-Old Red Brick Gothic Marvel
Commune of Paris, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1
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Introduction
Built between 1877 and 1883, Notre-Dame Cathedral is the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Ho Chi Minh City and is located in the city center. It is an iconic building of the city. This Gothic-style cathedral has two bell towers reaching a height of 40 meters, designed in the style of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. All materials used in its construction are from France, with the bricks for the exterior walls coming from Marseille. Despite experiencing more than a hundred years of wind and rain, the red bricks of this cathedral still remain vibrant, earning it the nickname "the Red Cathedral." In front of the cathedral stands a statue of the Virgin Mary, a gift from the Roman Catholic Church in 1945. Address Commune of Paris, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1
Opening hours Monday to Friday 8:00-11:00 15:00-16:00
Transportation It takes about 20-30 minutes to walk straight from Fanwu Old Street, but the legal architectural complex along the way will naturally slow down your pace. It is recommended to spend more time wandering around here.
In the evening, many people will sit on the ground in the square
