One of the most beautiful Gothic structures in Vietnam, So Kien Basilica (or Ke So Church) is a well-known place in the northern province of Ha Nam.">
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So Kien basilica covers an area of 9ha (Photo: VNP/VNA)
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Located in Kien Khe, Thanh Liem district, So Kien church used to be a cathedral of the Hanoi archdiocese and is one of four basilicas in Vietnam (Photo: VNP/VNA)
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The church was built in 1877 under the direction of Bishop Puginier Phuoc (1835-1892) and inaugurated in 1883. So Kien has Gothic architecture with the main church, the Bishop’s house and the friary (Photo: VNP/VNA)
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The church is 67m long, 31m wide and 23m high with four rows of pillars and has 5 globes. It can accommodate 4,000-5,000 people. Built on a large lagoon, its floor is made of ironwood to prevent the foundation from sinking (Photo: VNP/VNA)
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Inside the church (Photo: VNP/VNA)
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The church has Gothic architecture (Photo: VNP/VNA)
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Lacquered altar inside the church (Photo: VNP/VNA)
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The stained-glass door of the church (Photo: VNP/VNA)
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Unique arches of the basilica (Photo: VNP/VNA)
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Delicate patterns carved on the staircase partition (Photo: VNP/VNA)
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So Kien, an imposing construction (Photo: VNP/VNA)
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A ceremony at the church (Photo: VNP/VNA)
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Visiting the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum, visitors should not miss a chance to contemplate a unique architectural work of the 100-year-old Wooden Church in downtown.
A desolate church in Van Ly commune, Hai Hau district, in Nam Dinh province still attracts many tourists and photographers as it is a beautiful spot where the sky, sea, sun, wind and sand converge.