Notre Dame Cathedral: HCM City's architectural masterpiece

Saturday, April 27, 2024 - 7:15:15

Notre Dame Cathedral, located in the heart of District 1 of HCM City, is one of the popular destinations for local residents and the top destination for tourists.

The cathedral was built in 1877 and took nearly 3 years to finish. It was the work of French architect J. Bourard, building in Roman architectural style mixed with Gothic architectural style.

This cathedral is considered a living monument, illustrating the freedom of belief in the country over hundreds of years.

The cathedral has become a great work of architectural and cultural in the heart of the Viet Nam’s most developed city./.

VNA

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