The ancient beauty of Ke So church in the ancient capital of Ninh Binh

    Lam Hải (Ảnh: Hoàng Kiên Cường) |

    Standing out with ancient architecture bearing the strong mark of the East-West meeting, Ke So Church (Ninh Binh) is an attractive place to learn about culture and history.

    Nam tai phuong Chau Son, tinh Ninh Binh, Vuong cung thanh duong So Kien, hay con goi la nha tho Ke So, la mot trong nhung cong trinh ton giao co kinh va dac sac bac nhat mien Bac. Anh: NVCC
    Located in Chau Son ward, Ninh Binh province, the Royal Palace of So Kien Cathedral, also known as Ke So Church, is one of the most ancient and unique religious works in the North.
    Duoc khoi cong nam 1877 va hoan thanh nam 1883, ngoi thanh duong mang phong cach Gothic pha lan nhung net A Dong, voi chieu dai gan 70m, rong hon 30m, vom cao tren 23m va thap chuong cao 27m. Anh: NVCC
    Started in 1877 and completed in 1883, the gothic church blends with Asian features, with a length of nearly 70m, a width of more than 30m, a arch over 23m high and a bell tower 27m high.
    Den day vao dung ngay chu nhat, anh Hoang Kien Cuong (nhan vien van phong, Ninh Binh) khong chi duoc chiem nguong kien truc doc dao cua nha tho ma con duoc truc tiep tham gia buoi le cua nhung tin do tai day.
    Coming here on Sunday, Mr. Hoang Kien Cuong (office worker, Ninh Binh) not only admired the unique architecture of the church but also directly attended the ceremony of the believers here.
    “Minh muon den tham nha tho Ke So de kham pha nghe thuat kien truc cua nha tho nay, tim hieu lich su, van hoa, su phat trien cua dao giao, doi song tinh than cua tin do va cach no anh huong den van hoa dia phuong. Ngoai ra, minh cung muon tim kiem su binh yen, thoat khoi on ao cua cuoc song hang ngay, giup minh thu gian, suy ngam va cam thay binh yen trong tam hon”, nam du khach cho biet.
    I want to visit Ke So Church to explore the architectural art of this church, learn about the history, culture, the development of Taoism, the spiritual life of followers and how it affects local culture. In addition, I also want to seek peace, escape from the noise of daily life, help myself relax, reflect and feel peaceful in my soul, said the male tourist.
    Theo anh Cuong, dieu khien anh an tuong nhat la kien truc cua nha tho voi mai vom cao vut va nhung hang cot lon tao nen khong gian rong lon, trang nghiem, co the chua toi hang ngan nguoi. Cac o cua kinh mau ve lai nhung cau chuyen trong Kinh Thanh, khi anh nang xuyen qua se tao nen nhung mang mau lung linh, huyen ao.Chi tiet cham khac tinh xao the hien su ket hop hai hoa giua phong cach phuong Tay va net van hoa A Dong.
    According to Mr. Cuong, what impressed him most was the architecture of the church with its towering arch and large rows of columns, creating a large, solemn space that can accommodate thousands of people. sophisticated carving details express the harmonious combination of Western style and Eastern culture.
    Vuong cung thanh duong So Kien la trung tam hanh huong quan trong cua Tong Giao phan Ha Noi, tung la nha tho chinh toa cua giao phan. Ngoai ra, noi day con co khu luu giu nhieu thanh tich quy gia, trong do co hai cot cua nhieu vi Thanh Tu Dao Viet Nam. Anh: NVCC
    The main hall of So Kien Church is an important pilgrimage center of the Hanoi General Confederation of Labor, once the mother church of the diocese. In addition, this place also preserves many valuable relics, including the remains of many Vietnamese Saints.
    “Minh cam thay choang ngop nhu lac vao chau Au thu nho. Chuyen di vua la mot trai nghiem tron ven, ket hop giua viec thuong thuc kien truc nghe thuat, tim kiem su binh yen va kham pha nhung gia tri lich su, van hoa sau sac”, nam du khach noi. Anh: NVCC
    I felt overwhelmed as if I had lost myself in miniature Europe. The trip is both a complete experience, combining enjoying architectural art, seeking peace and exploring profound historical and cultural values, said the male tourist.
    De chup duoc nhung buc anh ung y, chat luong nhat, anh Cuong da chuan bi may anh chuyen nghiep co ong kinh goc rong tu 16mm – 20mm va ong kinh Tele. Theo anh, nhung thiet bi nay giup chup toan the lan nhung chi tiet tinh xao cua nha tho. Anh: NVCC
    To take the most satisfactory and quality photos, Mr. Cuong has prepared a professional camera with a wide-angle lens from 16mm - 20mm and Tele lens. According to him, these devices help take photos of the whole and the intricate details of the church.
    Anh Cuong cho rang thoi diem ly tuong nhat de ghe tham nha tho Ke So la vao cac ngay Chu nhat hoac le lon nhu Giang sinh boi tai day se duoc trang hoang long lay va co nhieu hoat dong dac sac. Neu chi muon chup anh va tham quan, du khach co the di vao ngay thuong de tranh tinh trang dong duc. Anh: NVCC
    Mr. Cuong believes that the best time to visit Ke So church is on Sundays or major holidays like Christmas because it will be decorated splendidly and have many special activities. If you only want to take photos and visit, visitors can go on a day trip to avoid crowds.
    Ngoai ra, o Ninh Binh con co nhieu nha tho khac noi tieng voi kien truc va canh quan dac sac khong kem nhu Dan Vien Chau Son, Nha tho da Phat Diem, Nha tho chinh toa Bui Chu... de du khach tham quan, chiem nguong.
    In addition, in Ninh Binh, there are many other churches famous for their unique architecture and landscape such as Chau Son Institute, Phat Diem Stone Church, Bui Chu main church... for visitors to visit and admire.
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