Beside the Centennial Post Office in Vietnam,Standing tall is a fascinating building——The Church of Our Lady of Saigon, also known as the Red Church. This churchsameIt is a landmark building of the city,alsoIt is a brilliant pearl of history and culture,ReflectedThe romantic years of the French colonial period attracted countless tourists to stop and gaze.

The Our Lady of Saigon Church is renowned for its unique red exterior. This church was first builtAt the end of the 19th century, it was left by French colonizersPrecious heritage. The church is entirely built with red bricks produced in Marseille, France. After a hundred years of wind and rain, the red bricks remain as bright as ever, reflecting the blue sky, white clouds, and surrounding green trees and red flowers, emitting a strong French style. There are two tall buildings in front of the churchThe 40 meter tower, with its white spire pointing straight into the sky, echoes with Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, making people feel like they are in a small town in Europe.

Entering the interior of the church,Facing you isA solemn and dignified aura.amongExquisite decoration, the tall dome and colorful stained glass are breathtaking. These painted glasses are not only magnificent, but also contain rich religious meanings, telling stories from the Bible. Surrounded by small prayer rooms, each with its own unique features, including shrines, sculptures, and moredecorative patternEach is different,Soft light seeps into the room, appearing serene and holy.

historically,As early as the beginning of French rule in Vietnam, the construction plan for churches had already been put on the agenda. After intense design competitions,The design proposal of architect J. Bourad stood out, and the church began construction in 1877 and was completed in 1880. From cement, steel to screws, all building materials are transported from France, ensuring the pure French heritage of the church. The construction of the church not only met the religious needs of French colonizers, but also became a cultural landmark of Ho Chi Minh City, witnessing the city's vicissitudes and great changes.

The huge harmony bells inside the church are another highlight. These chimes consist of six pieces, made in France and weighingtwenty-eight.eighty-fivetonAmong themThe 'sol' clock is the world's heaviest and heaviestabout8.8 tons, with a deep and low toneThe sound intensity is extremely strong. Every Christmas night, melodious and melodiousofThe bell resounded throughout the city, as if whispering the past. The ancient clock in front of the dome between the bell towers, made in Switzerland, has already runFor 125 years, although the mainspring of the bell has been damaged, it still silently tells the time,accuracyRecording the flow of time.

On the square in front of the church, there stands a heavy4 tonsThe statue of the Virgin Mary, this isThe gift given by the Roman Catholic Church in 1945. During Mass time, the voices in the church are boiling, and the believers pray devoutly. The choir's singing is sacred and solemn, giving people a sense of tranquility and harmony that transcends the secular world.

The Our Lady of Saigon Church, a French sanctuary built with red bricks, is not only a church, but also a heavy historical book and a moving picture. Time seems to slow down here, making people forget the troubles of the world and immerse themselves in the purity and beauty.