Nha Trang Cathedral

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A French Gothic stone cathedral built in 1928–1933 on a small hill in the city center. Its gray stone walls, rose window and stained glass make it one of Nha Trang's most photogenic buildings.

Nha Trang Cathedral (officially the Cathedral of Christ the King) was built between 1928 and 1933 under the direction of French priest Louis Vallet. It stands on a hill about 12 meters high beside the railway station in the city center. Built entirely of stone, it is known locally as the 'Stone Church' or the 'Hilltop Church.' The building is in the Gothic Revival style. Its front bell tower is about 38 meters tall, and three French bells cast in 1934 still ring the hours. Inside, the tall vaulted ceiling, stained-glass windows and rose window look especially beautiful in the morning sunlight. On both sides of the stone steps outside are thousands of memorial niches for ashes, the cemetery of the parish's early Catholics. From the small square in front of the church you can look down on the railway station and the streets of the city. Admission is free. The cathedral is generally open 07:00–11:00 and 14:00–17:00. Visitors are not admitted during Sunday morning Mass (roughly 05:00–07:00, 09:30–11:00 and 16:30–18:30). Mass is also held early in the morning and in the evening on weekdays. Allow 30–40 minutes. It pairs well with Long Son Pagoda, 1 km away, and Dam Market (Cho Dam), the city's largest market, known for dried goods, cashews and coffee, for a half-day city itinerary. Getting there: about 1.5 km from Tran Phu Beach. It's a 20-minute walk, or a Grab costs about 30,000 VND. Notes: visitors must cover their shoulders and knees, keep quiet, and not take photos during Mass.

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