According to the Vietnam Record Organization, Lang Van church has a total height of approximately 110 m, which is said to be the tallest in Vietnam at the moment. This ancient architecture was built around 1933. Lang Van parish belongs to Gia Lap commune, Gia Vien district, Ninh Binh province. Photo: Vietnamthroughmylens2019. Da Lat Cathedral is often called the Chicken Church, because on the top of the cross of the 47 m high bell tower there is a unique chicken-shaped lightning rod. In addition to Da Lat, Da Nang also has the famous Con Ga church. That is the familiar name that the locals give to Da Nang Cathedral. At the top of the cross of this structure is a light hollow alloy gray chicken statue. Photo: Sumire.4689. Mang Lang church (An Thach commune, Tuy An district, Phu Yen) is located in a 5,000 m2 campus in the middle of the mountains. The work shows the beauty of Gothic architecture, has a mossy green gray color, ancient. This is also the place to keep the first book in Vietnamese script, “The Eight-Day Preaching” by priest Alexandre de Rhodes, printed in Italy in 1651. Photo: Huyne_1796. Notre Dame Cathedral in Ho Chi Minh City is also known to own the largest set of bells in Vietnam. The set of bells consists of 6 bells weighing 28,850 kg in the arcs sol, la, si, do, re, mi. In which, sol bow bell is the largest with 8,785 kg, 2.25 m in diameter and 3.5 m high. This is also a popular tourist attraction and a favorite dating place for young people at Christmas. Photo: Fishbonebw. Kon Tum Cathedral is located in Thong Nhat ward, Kon Tum city, Kon Tum province, also known as the wooden church. This is an architectural work that combines the Roman style and the Central Highlands culture of the Ba Na people. The church is made of chit wood (red cheesy), completed in 1918. Photo: Iammeo.meo. The Cathedral is a must-visit attraction when coming to the capital. The building is built in Gothic architecture. At Christmas, this place becomes more splendid when decorated with many lights, Christmas trees, caves… Photo: Kurutamaru. The Church of the Mountain has the official name of Christ the King Cathedral. This is a famous Catholic church in Nha Trang (Khanh Hoa). The work has existed for more than 80 years, attracting visitors by its unique architecture, ancient beauty and Western character. Photo: Phuongnha_.

Etna Park. Lauria Castle Lauria Castle is located in the center of the town of Castiglione, born as a defensive fortress of the city on sandstone, surrounded by majestic defensive walls, it forms a perfect military defense with the rest of the Alcantara valley. From the highest point of the castle, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the valley. Currently, the castle only has the bell tower and some ruins of the walls and passages. Cuban Byzantine Church Near the Castiglione di Sicilia you can find a typical Byzantine building called Santa Domenica Cuba, one of the very few buildings of this architecture still standing in Sicily. This church is in the shape of a Greek cross with a square plan, a dome. Built of lava stone, stucco, and terracotta, Santa Domenica Cuba has been a national monument since 1909. The Alcantara . gorges Alcantara River Park is one of the most beautiful parks in Sicily. The fast-flowing Alcantara River has magnificently sculpted the surrounding area to its liking. Next to it are deep gorges with lava basalt walls created by the ancient eruptions of the Etna volcano. Therefore, it is said that the scenery here gives visitors a sense of the strange power of water and fire. Etna Park Etna Park is a protected natural area whose main purpose is the absolute preservation of the Etna Range, a world heritage site. This park is home to many animals such as hedgehogs, foxes and Etna wild cats… It also has a luxuriant flora including chestnuts, olives, oaks, birch, Etna broom… with vibrant colors, effectively contrasting with the black color of the lava rock. Piano Provenzana ski area. Piano Provenzana . ski area Piano Provenzana is a ski area located just a few minutes from town. A magical and fascinating place that combines the beauty of the typical alpine landscape with the landscape of the sea. From above, visitors can admire the whole area with 360-degree views.

Church bell tower, the only surviving evidence of a village called Curon. Photo: Getty Images The lonely church bell tower, the only evidence of Curon village with about 900 people living in 160 houses, shows that there once existed a small town called Curon nearly a century ago. Now, the unique historic site dating back to the 14th century has suddenly become famous when attracting hundreds of tourists and locals who are excited to take pictures and share them on social networks. Church bell tower seen from above. Photo: Getty Images It is speculated that this village, which has been owned by Austria since 1919, was submerged to build a hydroelectric power station in 1950. “All the houses were destroyed except for the church bell tower,” said Luisa Azzolini, a local senior. One day at the end of May 2021, the only remaining part of this village suddenly appeared almost completely before the eyes of local residents after the water in the lake was drained so that the irrigation system was repaired. is being damaged. Remnants of a destroyed house. Photo: Luisa Azzolini Upon hearing information from the local government that the lake will be refilled in the next 2 weeks, tourists from all over the world rushed to this place to capture the unique image of the symbol of the lake. the image of a “disappearing village” before it actually disappeared back into the depths of the lake bed. Beautiful images of the church bell tower submerged deep in the lake have just been revealed – Clip: Louise DM (Th)

The Cathedral of Hanoi, or St. Joseph Cathedral, was designed in the European Gothic style, influenced by the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris (France). The main building materials are terracotta bricks, terracotta roof tiles, walls plastered with mache. The church has a length of 64.5m, a width of 20.5m and two bell towers 31.5m high. The building has an opposite facade layout, divided into 3 parts. Two sides are two soaring bell towers, in the middle is a lower block that is terminated by a triangular wall top with a crucifix forming the highlight. Most of the doors and windows on the main façade use the typical Gothic arched form. Particularly in the middle part there is a round flower-shaped window, above and below the cross there is a round clock face. According to the percentile and the door system on the façade, the two bell tower blocks on both sides are 5 floors high and the middle block is 3 floors high. The window and door decorations on the façade are in the form of Gothique but are moderate, not too fussy or cumbersome. Over 100 years with the vicissitudes of time and war, the Cathedral still exists and is a center of Catholic activity in the capital and surrounding areas. Currently, the Cathedral is being renovated and repainted. Most of the renovation work has been completed, the walls inside and behind the Cathedral have been repainted. As for the facade of the work, currently scaffolding and safety nets are being erected for the workers to work. In general, the building has the European Gothic style, but has a combination with indigenous architecture, reflected in the terracotta tile roof system, the interior decoration system with bold Vietnamese traditions. And therefore, it is a product of the very unique East-West cultural exchange. The work is considered a typical church architecture, and is one of the most beautiful Catholic churches in Hanoi and the whole country. The Cathedral is also a work marking a special stage of urban development of Hanoi and is a typical architecture of the capital. The inner wall of the Cathedral has been repainted with a new color, bringing the main gray tone. Originally, the church was named “Saint Joseph Cathedral” (Saint Joseph is the adoptive father of Jesus). Currently, the project is located at 40 Nha Chung Street, Hanoi, adjacent to the Archbishop of Hanoi and many other Catholic institutions. The two church bell towers have a set of bells consisting of 5 bells, with 1 large bell and 4 small ones, which are connected to the clock to tell the time. In front of the church, there is a small square with a statue of Our Lady, which adds to the landscape value of the building. The new church building on the old pagoda was built by the Catholic Church with bricks to replace the old wooden architecture, between 1884-1886, in the context of Hanoi’s transformation into a new western-style urban area. West. The building was inaugurated at Christmas 1887.

Recently, the international media has reported very boldly that France has chosen the “standard material” to rebuild the completely damaged dome, arrow tower and bell tower of Notre Dame . This can be considered as one of the most happy signals because the fire disaster of Notre Dame took place on April 15, 2019 has caused not only the French people but the whole world in shock and pain. Accordingly, about 1,000 old oak trees in more than 200 public and private forests were cut down at the end of March. “Oak trees will be selected from all parts of France,” said Jean-Louis Georgelin, former Chief of Staff of the French Army assigned to the special agency to oversee the repair of Notre Dame . This is a country-wide project. The restoration will ensure the building can stand for at least 8 to 10 centuries ”. To take such practical steps, the French government had to go through many challenges from recruiting experts, finding restoration materials and listening to people’s reactions. In July 2020, in the context of fierce public opposition, French President Emmanuel Macron had to reject the idea that the bell tower designed by Eugène Viollet le Duc could be rebuilt in concrete to limit dust. radioactivity, if unfortunately there is a fire. After that, Mr. Macron announced, Notre Dame will be rebuilt like before. And this kicked off the hunt for woods across France, culminating in a thorough selection in January and February. According to experts, the reconstruction of Notre Dame in wood is a difficult prospect because inside this ancient building is a “network of complex wooden beams”. Specifically, 52 acres of forest wood were cut in the twelfth century to erect the church’s roof and each beam was made from a tree trunk. However, Mr. Jean-Louis Georgelin asserted: “This is historical responsibility. If everyone gets to work together and everything is well planned, bringing the church back in within the next five years will not be an impossible feat. ” Expected, Notre Dame will begin to be restored in the fall of 2022. Source: Reuters. In order to race against time and limit errors, the Notre Dame restoration specialists had to work very seriously and meticulously. This is reflected in the first stage including the selection and processing of wood. The oaks with this historic mission must meet the standards of quality and outstanding metrics, such as the trunk must be more than 1 meter in diameter and have a minimum length of 18 meters. In addition, they must be “harvested” by the end of March to avoid more sap production and wet weather that can degrade the quality of the wood. In particular, the “soul” of Notre Dame including the bell tower and the 93-meter-high arrow-top will be reconstructed with eight oak trees cut from the royal forest of Bercé, which once belonged to the French kings. When examining a series of oak trees over 200 years old in the Bercé forest, Aymeric Albert, Commercial Director of the French Forestry Commission, commented: “The trunks here are in excellent condition, without any any defect. They are large enough to be 18m long beams, the length needed if you want to bear the weight of the sharp tower. It is known that the oak trunks in the Bercé forest cost about 15,000 euros / stem, and will be dried for 12 to 18 months before proceeding with further treatment. In addition, after the planned timber is cut, the forest rangers will plant seedlings to replant the new trees. It is expected that the restoration of Notre Dame will start in the autumn of 2022 and be completed in April 2024. The mission of solidarity The Church has always been at the center of social change, Insider said. This may not be “always true” but is extremely accurate in the case of France. Immediately after President Emmanuel Macron announced a fundraising campaign to rebuild Notre Dame, many individuals and organizations in France and around the world voiced their support both financially as well as participating in the restoration of architecture. . Just two days after the fire, the fund’s donation exceeded a billion dollars. This is also the estimated cost to restore Notre Dame in the most aesthetic and quality way. This fact shows that, at that time, France, a people more divided than ever since World War II due to the many months of “Golden Vest” protests, became should unite in a common mission. Michel Druilhe, President of the French forest network France Bois Forêt said: “As the largest cathedral in the heart of France with a long history in the world, we are very pleased with the staff in the forestry sector. Industry, from the woodcutter to the sawmakers, was mobilized to join hands in rebuilding Notre Dame. This is a very meaningful job ”. President Macron also declared: “It is up to us to turn this terrible disaster into unanimous opportunity … This is not the time for politics”. Back at the time of the fire at Notre Dame, according to a statement from the French Government, the fire happened at around 6:50 a.m. on April 15, 2019 local time (23h50 ‘on April 15, 2019, Hanoi time. ) at the top of the tower, then spread to the entire roof of the church. Disaster caused the bell tower to collapse, and devastate the roof of this famous Gothic-style building. However, things could have gotten worse and Notre Dame could have been completely burned down if the Paris firefighters arrived 15-30 minutes later. Precious items include the Crown of Thorns – believed to have been worn on Jesus’ head during the events that led to his crucifixion; The Le Grand Orgue – a musical instrument dating back to the 1730s and the XIII century robe of Saint Louis were both saved from the fire. Obviously, if the fire and bravery of the firefighters were able to prevent a more horrifying disaster for this project, at present, the consensus and efforts of the government, the people as well as French architects and experts bring hope for a Notre Dame of cohesion and peace. Affordable, in the future, the pricelessness of Notre Dame will be “redefined” by the solidarity of everyone !? Notre Dame Cathedral Paris Notre Dame is located on the island of Cite in the middle of the Seine in the center of Paris. This special geographical location has made Notre Dam become a historical symbol, associated with the formation and development of Paris. In 1163, the first stone was placed in the presence of Pope Alexander III and King Louis VI. The construction of Notre Dame Cathedral in Gothic style lasted until 1345 with the participation of many famous architects at that time such as Jean de Chelles, Pierre de Montreuil, Pierre de Chelles, Jean Ravy and Jean. le Bouteiller. Notre Dame witnessed the coronation of King Henry VI in 1431, the coronation of Emperor Napoleon in 1804, and the canonization of the French heroine Joan of Arc in 1909, presided over by Pope Pius X. Funerals of the two late French Presidents Charles de Gaulle and Francois Mitterand also took place at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. It is known that Notre Dame was the place with the highest chop in Paris until the completion of the Eiffel Tower in 1889. According to the BBC, there are no other landmarks that represent France in a separate and unique way like Notre Dame. Maybe you don’t know? The flag of the National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam once flew at the top of the bell tower of the Notre Dame Cathedral. It happened on the night of January 19, 1969, the day before Richard Nixon was sworn in as the 37th President of the United States and six days before the opening of the Paris four-way conference, negotiating peace in Vietnam. It is known that French police had to mobilize helicopters to remove the flag. There hasn’t been any official source yet to confirm who hung the flag. However, this can be considered as one of the special images throughout the 9-century history of this architecture.