A multi-million-dollar restoration of the Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, a piece of Ho Chi Minh City history, has gotten underway.



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Over recent days, dozens of workers have been seen scurrying about the landmark preparing for the massive project, estimated to cost US$4.41 million (VND100 billion).





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Multiple parts of the centuries-old cathedral, including its roof and windows, and the wooden structure holding the bell will be returned to their original condition. 








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The enormous project will also include the repair of both the interior and exterior walls, all the iron and wooden doors along with the floors and lighting systems among other things.




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This is the first major refurbishment for the 137-year-old landmark, originally constructed in 1877 and opened to the public in 1880.





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It features French architecture, with all the construction materials imported from France.




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The Basilica has also incorporated some aspects of Roman and Gothic architecture.





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