Christ the King Cathedral, Gothic Revival cathedral in central Nha Trang, Vietnam.
Christ the King Cathedral is a concrete Gothic Revival building with two prominent spires rising over 38 meters above street level. The structure features pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and stained glass windows that fill the interior with colored light.
French missionaries established the first parish here in 1886, and construction of the present concrete building began in 1928 and finished with consecration in 1930. The project represented a major expansion of Catholic presence in the region.
The stained glass windows show French saints like Joan of Arc and John Vianney alongside scenes from Jesus's life, blending European religious tradition with local worship practices. These visual elements reflect the cathedral's roots in French missionary work.
The building sits near Nha Trang train station and requires climbing a series of steps to reach the entrance at the top of the hill. Comfortable shoes are recommended since the ascent takes some time and effort.
The bell tower completed in 1935 houses a bell donated by a Catholic from Saigon and blessed by Archbishop Colomban Dreyer in 1934. This bell represents a rare gift linking different parts of the country through faith.
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