Phat Diem Stone Cathedral’s design is different from other Roman Catholic cathedrals across the world. It is a harmonious combination of traditional pagoda architecture of Vietnam mixed with the Gothic style of Christian architecture
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Phat Diem cathedral seen from above
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On the top floor, there is a two-tonne bronze bell, which was cast in 1890s. According to local people, the bell’s echo can be heard across three neighbouring regions
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The most remarkable feature of the Cathedral is that it is made with marble and granite. Therefore, it is also known as the Stone Church
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