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Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica
Nhà thờ Chính tòa Đức Bà Sài Gòn · Nhà thờ Đức Bà Sài Gòn · Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral · Saigon Cathedral
The historic red-brick Catholic mother church of Ho Chi Minh City and a major landmark.
Sacred Place Overview
About Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica
Identity, documented context and sacred significance.
The historic red-brick Catholic mother church of Ho Chi Minh City and a major landmark. City tourism authorities date its nineteenth-century inauguration to Easter 1880. The cathedral is distinguished by its brickwork and twin towers, and is presently undergoing restoration.
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Place TypeBasilica
Religious TraditionChristianity
Tradition / DenominationCatholic
LocationBến Nghé, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
CountryVietnam
Established / Period1880 (cathedral inaugurated)
ArchitectureFrench colonial-era Romanesque revival cathedral
HeritageCathedral and minor basilica
Faith, Tradition & Sacred Association
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Religious TraditionChristianity
Tradition / DenominationCatholic
Religious AuthorityArchdiocese of Ho Chi Minh City
History & Sacred Tradition
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Historical Record
The nineteenth-century cathedral remains an active Catholic place of worship. The official cathedral website states that restoration restricts ordinary tourist access while Mass continues for the faithful (October 2026).
Architecture & Sacred Complex
French colonial-era Romanesque revival cathedral · Cathedral and minor basilica
Worship & Services
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Catholic Mass
prayer
Entry & Visitor Rules
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Restricted areas / visitor rulesRestoration works limit tourist entry; daily Mass continues according to the cathedral’s official website (October 2026)
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