Not only famous for its blue sea, white sand, and golden sunshine, Nha Trang also preserves many ancient French architectural works, bearing strong historical and cultural imprints.
Nui Church - Symbol of religious architecture of the coastal city
Located on Thai Nguyen street, Nha Trang ward, Nui Church is one of the prominent religious architectural works and a familiar symbol of the coastal city.
The church is built on a small hill about 12m high right in the center, so people are familiar with calling it the "Mountain Church". The project started in 1928 and was completed in 1933, organized by priest Louis Vallet.
The entire church is mainly made of stone and concrete, with a Western Gothic architectural style with a high dome, colored glass doors, delicate carved lines and prominent raised bell towers.
The bell tower is about 38m high, inside there are three large bells and a four-sided clock, which can be seen from many directions in the city.
Inside the cathedral is spacious, solemn, highlighted by rows of stone pillars, vaulted ceilings and a system of stained glass telling Bible stories, creating an ancient and sacred space.
Nha Trang Station - Ancient station nearly a century old
Also on Thai Nguyen street, Nha Trang ward, Nha Trang Station was inaugurated on September 2, 1936 during the French colonial period.
The building retains the classic French architectural style with harmonious and massive design, once considered one of the most beautiful stations in Indochina, second only to Da Lat Station at that time.
Today, Nha Trang station not only serves passengers but also becomes a familiar check-in point for young people and tourists who love nostalgic spaces, especially in the first days of the new year.
Cau Da Villa - Architectural Complex on Canh Long Mountain
Cau Da Villa is a prominent historical and cultural architectural complex, located in Nha Trang ward. The villa area includes 5 ancient houses built in 1923 during the French colonial period, which used to be a place to live and relax for Western scientists.
Located on Canh Long mountain, 5 villas named Xuong Rong, Bong Su, Bong Giay, Phuong Vi and Cay Bang have been ranked by Khanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee as provincial-level architectural and artistic relics.
Local authorities are carrying out renovation and embellishment steps to soon promote the value of the relic and serve visitors in the near future.
Pasteur Institute, Institute of Oceanography - Scientific Imprints of the French Dynasty
In addition to architectural works, Nha Trang also preserves many scientific imprints associated with the French colonial period. Nha Trang Pasteur Institute is one of the oldest medical research institutions in Vietnam.
The Institute of Oceanography was formed and developed in 1922. Throughout its operation, the institute has published thousands of research works, making important contributions to the sustainable exploitation of marine resources, environmental protection, disaster forecasting and contributing to affirming national sovereignty at sea.
