Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon
Majestic red-brick French-era basilica in Ho Chi Minh City, a significant religious and architectural landmark known for its twin spires and a reported miracle of a weeping Virgin Mary statue.

📜 Catholic church in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, built by French colonists between 1863 and 1880. Modeled on Notre-Dame de Paris, it serves as a religious center for Vietnamese Catholics.

Why Go

⛪ Admire impressive Romanesque and French Gothic architecture
✨ Witness the Virgin Mary statue, subject of a reported miracle
🙏 Attend Sunday mass in Vietnamese and English
📍 Easily accessible in the heart of District 1, near Saigon Central Post Office and Reunification Palace

Why Avoid

🚧 Currently undergoing massive renovation, interiors often closed to tourists

Tips

⏰ Visit early morning to avoid crowds
📸 Best photo spots: front facade with Virgin Mary statue, interior stained-glass windows
🚶 Easily accessible in District 1 by bus, taxi, or walk

Cost

💰 Free entry, donations welcome.

Hours

🕒 Daily 8:00 a.m.

  • 5:00 p.m. (interiors often closed for renovation); mass every Sunday at 9:30 a.m.

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