(Baonghenan.vn) - With a history of more than 100 years of existence, Bao Nham stone church(Yen Thanh, Nghe An)makes many people surprised by the European-style architecture.
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| Located in Bao Thanh commune, Yen Thanh district, Bao Nham stone church is located on a campus of 7,750m². |
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| According to preserved documents, in the early 80s of the 19th century, Adolphe Klinglé - a French priest also known as Co Thong, came here to preach and chose this "prime" location to build a church. |
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| He said that this area is similar to France, where there is a church built by him as a priest. |
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| Construction of the church began in the fall of 1888. After 16 years of construction, in the spring of 1904, Bao Nham stone church was officially completed. |
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| The church is built in the Gothic style, modeled after the Lucerne Cathedral (France). |
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| The large stones were carefully placed by the builders. |
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| The church is 37m high and 14m wide. There is a 28m high bell tower, on top of which is a rooster made of Antimony alloy, 0.8m long and 0.35m wide, that can rotate in the wind. |
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| This building was considered by the French to be one of the most unique churches in Indochina at that time and had the best acoustics compared to other churches in Vietnam. |
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| Every day, Bao Nham stone church is not only a place where parishioners come to pray and hold ceremonies, but also a famous tourist destination in the region. |
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| The scenery of Bao Nham stone church makes many visitors feel like they are lost in "the West" when they first visit. |
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