Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica
(Ho Chi Minh City)
The official name of this place of worship is the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of The Immaculate Conception. However, it is frequently referred to as the Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral. This is because the French (when they colonized Vietnam) built and named it Notre Dame de Saigon. Construction began in 1863 CE and the cathedral opened its doors in 1880 CE. The original red bricks used to construct the building were imported from Marseille, France.
This awe-inspiring building - which projects an aura of spirituality - is one of the most visited places in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It is located within walking distance from the Reunification Palace and the Saigon Central Post Office.
