Nha Trang Mountain Church officially named Christ the King Cathedral, is the cathedral of the Diocese of Nha Trang. Nha Trang Mountain Church also has many other names such as Stone Church, Six-way Church, Nha Trang Church… Nha Trang Mountain Church was built in 1928, initiated and designed by French priest Louis Vallet (1869-1945).
Nha Trang Mountain Church was built in Gothic architectural style, with gray stone, two bell towers 38 meters high, with a cross on top. Nha Trang Mountain Church has an area of 720 m2, has three floors, has many colorful glass windows, decorated with roses. Inside the church, there are two large bronze bells, manufactured by the Bourdon Carillond company of France. Nha Trang Mountain Church also has a large clock, with four faces facing four sides, helping people observe the time from afar.
To get to Nha Trang Mountain Church, you can go by motorbike, car, bus, or walk from the city center. Nha Trang Mountain Church is located at 1 Thai Nguyen Street, Phuoc Tan Ward, near the six-way head of Nguyen Trai Street. You can easily recognize Nha Trang Mountain Church from afar, as it stands out on the hilltop, against the blue sky. To get to Nha Trang Mountain Church, you have to go through 53 steps, or follow the winding road. You should go to Nha Trang Mountain Church in the morning or evening, to avoid the hot sun and enjoy the cool and peaceful air.
When coming to Nha Trang Mountain Church, you should not miss the following interesting activities:
- Visit the architecture and interior of the church: You will be impressed by the architectural beauty of Nha Trang Mountain Church, with solid gray stone blocks, colorful glass windows, roses, towering bell towers, large bronze bells, four-sided clocks… You can also go inside the church to admire the interior, with paintings, statues, chandeliers, altars, seats… You can also participate in religious ceremonies, or pray, or listen to hymns.
- Take photos and check-in: Nha Trang Mountain Church is a beautiful and unique photo and check-in location in Nha Trang. You can take photos from many different angles, from outside, inside, or from afar. You can take pictures with scenes such as the church, bell tower, cross, glass door, rose, bronze bell, clock, stairs, winding road… You can also take pictures with the background of the sea, city, or blue sky. You will have beautiful and impressive photos, to keep memories or share with friends.
- Enjoy the landscape and atmosphere: From Nha Trang Mountain Church, you can admire the beautiful landscape of the coastal city of Nha Trang, with beaches, islands, buildings, roads… You can also enjoy the fresh and cool air of the mountain and sea, along with the sound of the church bell, the sound of the sea waves, the sound of birds singing… You will feel relaxed and peaceful, standing on the hilltop, looking down the street.
Nha Trang Mountain Church is a unique and historical tourist destination in Nha Trang. This place will bring you memorable experiences, about architecture, culture, religion, and nature. Come and explore Nha Trang Mountain Church when you have a chance to come to Nha Trang!
