Notre Dame Cathedral Of Saigon

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It was closed for public when we visited. We seen the surroundings. Also seems to be in renovation for the exterior so not much to check for photos now. Good that the post office is across the street!

Absolutely beautiful place with a lovely story. Loved the French, Chinese architecture. A must visit . It still operates as a post office xx

The Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon, built between 1863 and 1880 by French colonists, is a key landmark in Ho Chi Minh City. Featuring Romanesque architecture with a striking red brick facade and twin bell towers, it was constructed to serve the French Catholic community and remains a symbol of Vietnam’s colonial past. We had seen its beauty online, but unfortunately, due to renovations, the church was completely covered, leaving nothing visible. Despite our bad luck, we still managed to take a few pictures to capture the moment. Later, we hoped to enter inside to pray, but once again, luck wasn’t on our side. The watcher informed us that a function was taking place, and tourists weren’t allowed to enter.

Despite it is currently under renovation (April 19th 2025) and mostly covered with scaffolding, you can see parts of the Cathedral, testimony of the French presence period. Not far from the Opera House and the Post Office. You can also see the Cathedral from the uppest level of the Diamond Plaza Mall

Notre Dame Cathedral is a stunning example of French colonial architecture in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. Unfortunately, the cathedral was closed for renovation during my visit, which was a bit disappointing. However, the exterior is still beautiful and worth a visit for photo opportunities. Can't wait to see it fully restored!