December 30, 2017 | 21:43 (GMT+7)
HCM City-based Tan Dinh Church becomes tourist destination
Located at 289 Hai Ba Trung Street in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 3, Tan Dinh Church has been a destination for Catholics as well as tourists who come to admire the imposing French-influenced architecture and find peace for their soul.
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Tan Dinh Church. Photo: kyluc.vn
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Built by the French between 1870 and
1876, the church was built in a Gothic architectural style featuring
Roman-style designs.
The church, better known as the
Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, was painted with a vibrant pink color on
both the exterior and interior, drawing huge attention from passersby and those
from abroad.
The church is just a short walk from
Tan Dinh Market, which has existed for nearly 100 years and houses a food court
and thousands of stalls selling groceries, clothing, footwear, fruits and
textiles.
Source: VNA