Nha Trang Cathedral

Nha Trang Cathedral

taking off my shoes in order to enter the Christ the King Cathedral
Nha Trang Cathedral - taking off my shoes in order to enter the Christ the King Cathedral

Location: 

31 Thái Nguyên, Phước Tân, Tp. Nha Trang, Khánh Hòa 650000, Vietnam

Duration: 

Thursday, June 29, 2017

Journey: 

Vietnam by train: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City

Personal highlights

  1. Nha Trang Cathedral: founded in 1886 by ambitious French missionaries
  2. Asian Traditions: the first Christian place of worship to take my shoes off
  3. Architecture: impressive Gothic revival in the heart of a Vietnamese city
  4. Catholic Church in Vietnam: over 5 million followers, nearly 7% of the population
  5. Catholic Church in Asiainfo-icon: most followers in Philippinesinfo-icon, Indiainfo-icon, Chinainfo-icon and Indonesiainfo-icon

Image sources

  1. Statue of Jesus Christ
  2. Front of the Nha Trang Cathedral
  3. Crucifix with license plates
  4. Passing by the side ship
  5. Asians taking selfies

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