Tan Dinh Church
A church of 1876 painted entirely pink, which is the reason most people photograph it.
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The church of the Sacred Heart at Tan Dinh was consecrated in 1876 and is the second largest church in Ho Chi Minh City after the cathedral, built in a Romanesque manner with gothic detail and a bell tower of about sixty metres carrying five bells cast in France. Its distinguishing feature is the paint: the whole exterior, and much of the interior, is pink with white trim, a scheme applied in the twentieth century and maintained since, which has made it one of the most photographed buildings in the city. It is a working parish and the interior is open around services rather than continuously.
What you actually see
- A church painted pink throughout - the exterior and much of the interior.
- Consecrated in 1876 - the city's second largest church.
- A sixty metre tower - with five French-cast bells.
- A working parish - open around services.
When to go
Year round; the pink reads strongest in bright light. An hour.
Honest expectations
The interior is often closed and photography inside is restricted. The pavement outside is narrow and busy with scooters and photographers. It is a place of worship and behaviour is expected to reflect that.
Nearby
District 1 and the cathedral are south-west; Tan Dinh market is next door.
What to pack for Tan Dinh Church
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Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
