Dalat Cathedral, Dalat, Vietnam
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member denben
N 11° 56.180 E 108° 26.258
49P E 220911 N 1320804
Built in the European Gothic architectural style, Dalat cathedral is one of the catholic church in Vietnam.
Waymark Code: WME589
Location: Vietnam
Date Posted: 04/05/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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Built from 1931 to 1942, Dalat cathedral is the largest church in the city of Dalat measuring 65 meters long, 14 meters wide, and boasting a 47-meter high bell tower.

It is known as the Con Ga (rooster) church because on the top of the tower was placed a bronze rooster weathervane measuring 66 cm long and 58 cm tall.

The cathedral 70 stained glass windows were made in Grenoble France by Louis Balmet workshop.

The cathedral is only open for offices.

Daily offices:
Monday to Saturday 5:15 and 17:15
Sunday 5:15, 7:00, 8:30, 16:00 and 18:00

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