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NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL VIETNAM - Coggle Diagram
NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL VIETNAM
HISTORY
When the French conquered Vietnam, the French government ordered the construction of a large church that served as a place of worship and community services for French colonists.
In 1863, the church’s construction was first started on the bank of the Charner canal.
In 1877, the church was reconstructed with materials shipped from France under the supervision of esteemed architect Admiral Bourard.
In 1960, Pope John XXIII - The sovereign of the Vatican City State established the Roman Catholic dioceses in Vietnam and named it Saigon Chief Cathedral.
In 1962, he performed an anointing ceremony to confer the Basilica status of the Saigon cathedral.
ARCHITECT
The contractor of Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica imported all the building materials from France which was remarkably.
Its roof tiles were supplied from Marseille, while the stained glasses were manufactured by the Lorin firm of Chartres.
The exterior of the cathedral was made of bricks from Toulouse.
Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica Saigon features a distinctive neo-Romanesque and Gothic design, forming its solemn and elegant overlook.
twin bell towers
ornate stained-glass windows
a red-brick facade
the landmark is 93 meters long
35 meters wide with a 21-meter-high dome
its foundation can bear 10 times the weight of the entire structure.
It does not have surrounding fences, making it easy for tourists and pedestrians to admire its elaborate exterior from the streets.
The Basilica can accommodate 1,200 people.
Its sublime interior encompasses the chapel range, the chancel in the middle, two sub-sacred spaces separated by two central rows of pillars with six pillars on each side representing the 12 apostles.
The main altar of the Sacred Palace depicts six angels carved into monolithic marble, and the pedestal displays relic sculptures.
The walls are embellished by 56 circular windows glazed with stained glasses, showing scenes from the Bible, scripture lessons, and rose images.
These colorful glass windows
Roman and Gothic touch patterns
HOW TO GET THERE
Taxi or motorbike taxi.
Personal motorbike, or car: There are several nearby parking lots for drivers to visit the cathedral, such as the Central Post Office, Diamond Plaza, Hoa Binh Primary School, and Ho Chi Minh City Cultural House for Youth.
Public transportation: You can take a bus number 04, 120, 18, 30, 31, 36, and 93 that passes through the city and the landmark.
TIPS FOR VISITING THIS CHURCH
Dress neatly and formally.
Photography is allowed but be respectful: please don’t laugh or talk too loud in the worshipping area.