Phat Diem Stone Cathedral’s design is different from other Roman Catholic cathedrals across the world. It is a harmonious combination of traditional pagoda architecture of Vietnam mixed with the Gothic style of Christian architecture (Photo: VNA) 
Phat Diem cathedral seen from above (Photo: VNA) 
(Photo: VNA) 
On the top floor, there is a two-tonne bronze bell, which was cast in 1890s. According to local people, the bell’s echo can be heard across three neighbouring regions (Photo: VNA) 
(Photo: VNA) 
The most remarkable feature of the Cathedral is that it is made with marble and granite. Therefore, it is also known as the Stone Church (Photo: VNA) VNA
