Who says that beautiful churches can only be found in Europe?Several French churches can be found in Vietnam, with each having its own characteristics. Let’s visit them one by one!

The Pink Church, which is also named Tan Dinh Church, was built in 1876, but it was only painted pink in 1957. It looks more like a castle in a fairy tale rather than a church.Situated quite a distance away from the bustling District 1, the Pink Church is very quiet, even though there are still endless waves of motorbikes outside the church.There is a statue of Jesus with open arms, and looking very pious, at the side of the church.Students and locals come to this church and pray during mass, and you can take this opportunity be part of this worship atmosphere .

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This Gothic building was built between 1931 and 1942. Its walls are painted in harmonious colors and its tall spires stretch up towards the skies.Its glass windows were made in Grenoble in same period. They soften the strong sunlight shining into the church and lighting the walls crimson.Every single detail has its own significance.At the front of the church is a central garden with a statue of Jesus. You can take a panoramic shot from the back of the garden. This church is really like a castle in a fairy tale. The talented architects are not only designers but also romantic colorists.

This church is almost an iconic attraction in Da Nang. It is pink in color and it is a Catholic church built during French colonial rule. Marked by the wind vane on its tall clock tower, Da Nang Cathedral is the largest western church in central Vietnam.With fantastic stained glass windows, it looks especially beautiful whenever there is sunshine.The nave, aisles and gates of the church are especially suitable locations for taking pictures.The church is very lively during masses and you can take the opportunity to be part of the worship atmosphere.

This church is modeled after the Notre Dame de Paris. The architecture is very eye-catching, with red brick walls and white bell towers. It is said that the bricks of the wall were imported from France, and these bricks have retained their bright red color until today.There is a small grass patch in front of the church, where a statue of Virgin Mary stands.There are often newlyweds taking bridal shots in front of the church. You can also find many sketch artists and watercolor enthusiasts sitting on stools here, slowly sketching the beautiful scenery in front of them.There is also a plaza that is filled with many white pigeons next to the church. The pigeons create a beautiful scene when they fly over the top of the church.

St Joseph's Cathedral, designed as a replica of Notre-Dame de Paris, is also a representative French church in Hanoi. Its mottled walls add a different flair to the church.In front of the church stands a statue of the Virgin Mary defeating a dragon, while the interior of the church is decorated with a complex main altar, stained glass windows and a square tower, all of which are very visually appealing.The main gate of the church is only open during mass and entry is only from a side door at other times.There is a circle of colorful relief paintings on the wall of the church’s backyard. The form of the paintings invites contemplation.Emerging boutique shops and cafes in Hanoi are clustered in this area, so it sees a huge flow of human traffic.

This Gothic architecture was built between 1928 and 1933 in French style. The peace and quiet inside the church is in stark contrast to the noisy streets outside, adding to its otherworldly appeal.It looks stunning when the sun shines through the stained glass windows of the church.Nha Trang Cathedral is purely stone-colored, and it still looks very new.As the Nha Trang Cathedral is on a higher terrain, you can also view the beautiful scenery of Nha Trang from here.Tourists can often hear chanting or the beautiful voices of the choir singing hymns during their visit. It is truly a unique experience.

There is a unique church in Hue that was built from 1959 to 1962. It resembles a castle in its appearance.This church is pretty well-preserved and it looks very new. There is a garden on each side of the church and you can see many locals taking a stroll or reading here.The interior design of the church is in a typical French style. Please remain quiet if you are going into the church.

Located in the northern part of Tra Co Island, this church seems to be very well preserved. There are 10 life-size and exquisitely carved white marble statues of Jesus standing along the two sides of the church.It is said that this church has been preserved for more than hundred years and has a long history.There are not many tourists here, so it is a very quiet area.