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The beauty of the largest French architectural church in Dalat

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Over 70 years of existence, Con Ga Church is a French architectural attraction attract tourists to visit the city of thousands of flowers.

The beauty of the largest French architectural church in Dalat
The Chapel of Chicken started construction in 1931 and was completed in 1942. With Roman architecture, it is one of the oldest surviving French architecture in Dalat.
The church was built in the shape of a cross, 65 meters long, 47 meters high. Both the surface and the façade are symmetrical. At this height, from the church bell tower, one can see the whole city.
The beauty of the largest French architectural church in Dalat
The official name of the building is Cathedral of St. Nicolaus Bari or Da Lat Cathedral. This place is called many people are the Church of Chicken because at the top of the building is a statue of a chicken with a height of 66 cm. According to the New Testament, this symbolizes repentance.
The beauty of the largest French architectural church in Dalat
The interior consists of three main spaces: a large room in the middle and two small rooms on either side. Symmetrically designed columns are connected by arches.
The beauty of the largest French architectural church in Dalat
Statue of God and cross at the center of the church.
The beauty of the largest French architectural church in Dalat
One of the two small chambers is where choir performs on holidays or special occasions.
The beauty of the largest French architectural church in Dalat
In addition to the reliefs mounted on the wall, visitors also have the opportunity to observe the window frames colorful, decorative items are a factory in France made.
The beauty of the largest French architectural church in Dalat
All the details on the vertical planes are in the original European pattern. These brown wooden doors are also a place where many people stop taking pictures.
The beauty of the largest French architectural church in Dalat
Next to the church, in the backyard there is a reading space called "Paul's Bookstore".
The beauty of the largest French architectural church in Dalat
In the garden side of the church there is a statue of Mother Mary nestled under the green canopy. Many local people come here to offer flowers and prayers.
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