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10 Incredible Churches in Nam Dinh

While they get the most attention, the Cathedrals in Saigon and Hanoi pale in comparison with Nam Dinh’s. Not only does the province boast this magnificent architectural specimen, but also a plethora of beautiful basilicas.

A house of Bui Chu diocese, Nam Dinh has long been a major center for the Roman Catholic church of Vietnam.

Heavily influenced by Spanish and French Gothic architecture, some of the province’s cathedrals are almost surreal. 

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