Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
3.7
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
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This place is temporarily closed. This French-built cathedral occupies scenic Paris Square in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City.
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Raintree_Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand4,461 contributions
Jan 2025 • Couples
The Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon is an impressive French-era church completed in 1880. The 60-meter tall spires stand in classic style. Unfortunately, for current tourists, the building is undergoing a lengthy multi-year renovation and is shrouded in scaffolding. The church is closed to the public most of the time, but visitors can enter during the time of Masses on Sunday or 5:15 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. weekdays.
Written January 18, 2025
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Robert J. Brown
New York City, NY11 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
I visited Notre Dame Cathedral in Saigon, and while the cathedral's architecture is undeniably beautiful, the ongoing renovations took away some of the charm. The iconic twin spires are partially covered by scaffolding, making it difficult to fully appreciate the exterior. Inside, the atmosphere remains serene and offers a quiet respite from the city's hustle and bustle. Though the renovations are necessary, they do limit the overall experience. I look forward to returning once the work is completed to truly appreciate this historical landmark. Worth a visit if you're in the area, but manage your expectations during the renovation period.
Written June 22, 2024
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Giuseppe Cincindella
Rosyth, UK2,318 contributions
Dec 2024 • Couples
It's one of the landmarks in the centre of Oh Chi Minh city. We went on a Sunday morning. Unfortunately they are refurbishing it so we couldn't even see the facade full of scaffoldings. The place is big, big square with a big statue of Mary in the centre, full of people.
Written December 29, 2024
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LolaGo1
Washington DC, DC6,643 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
The Cathedral is currently renovating its exteriors so all one sees are the scalffoldings. It was crowded when I visited it on Easter Sumday. I asked some people seated next to me about the time of the mass and what language would be used. Learned that It would start at 9:30 am and language to be used is English.
After the mass, I walked behind the Altar area. There are statues of saints in this area as well as in both sides of the front section. Outside are small gardens with flowering plants and a statue of Mary.
After the mass, I walked behind the Altar area. There are statues of saints in this area as well as in both sides of the front section. Outside are small gardens with flowering plants and a statue of Mary.
Written March 31, 2024
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gr-traveller2010
Hamburg, Germany760 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
Unfortunately, this beautiful cathedral (Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral) is still closed and fenced off for renovations. That's why I only gave it 3 stars.
But you should go there anyway because the main post office is just to the right of it
and the "main street" Dong Khoi ends (or starts) here.
But you should go there anyway because the main post office is just to the right of it
and the "main street" Dong Khoi ends (or starts) here.
Written April 27, 2024
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Daune Paul
London, UK11 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
Our visit to this magnificent cathedral was breathtaking. The red brick facade and twin bell towers transported us straight to France. We particularly enjoyed sitting at the nearby coffee shops, admiring the architecture while sharing a Vietnamese coffee. Perfect for couples!
Written November 26, 2024
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1travelex
Estes Park, CO53 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
In October 2023, Notre Dame Cathedral was under a 10-year renovation, but you could attend mass. The times are on a sign at the front of the church at the gate to the construction site. Friday night mass was 35 minutes with a choir. A large church supply/book store and the beautiful Runam d'Or cafe are across the street from the cathedral.
The interior of the cathedral is underwhelming when compared to other cathedrals. The Catholic Church needs to pour some money into it to help it reach its potential. There is no wifi in or around the cathedral to get a taxi after mass during heavy rain.
The interior of the cathedral is underwhelming when compared to other cathedrals. The Catholic Church needs to pour some money into it to help it reach its potential. There is no wifi in or around the cathedral to get a taxi after mass during heavy rain.
Written November 25, 2023
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EVA122014
Italy21,170 contributions
Dec 2024 • Couples
It was one of the attractions in Ho Chi Minh City that we wanted to visit as the Cathedral is considered one of the most beautiful churches in Vietnam, unfortunately it was closed and completely covered with scaffolding, the only thing I could photograph is the side and the external nativity scene. The Basilica of Notre-Dame of Saigon was built by the French during the colonial period in the second half of the nineteenth century and has two very high bell towers of about 60 meters in neo-Romanesque style, with a beautiful square in front with the statue of the Virgin Mary. All the materials come from France , I could not appreciate the architectural details because covered with scaffolding , next to the POST is another attraction of the city, and in the surrounding area numerous souvenir stands .
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Written January 12, 2025
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Roger W
Siebnen, Switzerland1,880 contributions
Dec 2023 • Solo
The Notre Dame Cathedral, which is one of the main attractions in HCMC, is unfortunately currently a large construction site. The church is closed off from the outside and you can't visit the inside either. It was supposed to be finished by 2023, but I've heard it's been delayed until 2027. It's right next to the post office, so you can still stop by.
Written December 9, 2023
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Iryna
Tauranga, New Zealand331 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
Despite the closed front doors and scaffolding, etc, this church is still open for Masses, especially on Sunday morning at 9.30am, in English.
Remember, this holy place is NOT an art gallery, so watch out how you dress and behave. Don't walk around during any service taking selfies and the like. The locals don't like this behaviour.
If you cant make it on any Sunday, there are plenty of other interesting Catholc chapels and churches around town, and all around Viet Nam, all with a very long history of Christianity. while early French Cathoic missionaries, Jesuits, built in Gothic and Romanistic styles, the newer build churches are very oriental in artecture. Yet the use of Latin inscriptions is interesting.
The most popular religious icon seems to be Polish in origin (Devine Mercy).
Remember, this holy place is NOT an art gallery, so watch out how you dress and behave. Don't walk around during any service taking selfies and the like. The locals don't like this behaviour.
If you cant make it on any Sunday, there are plenty of other interesting Catholc chapels and churches around town, and all around Viet Nam, all with a very long history of Christianity. while early French Cathoic missionaries, Jesuits, built in Gothic and Romanistic styles, the newer build churches are very oriental in artecture. Yet the use of Latin inscriptions is interesting.
The most popular religious icon seems to be Polish in origin (Devine Mercy).
Written October 10, 2022
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Hello all, anyone knows what time is the english mass at the Notre Dame cathedral on Sundays? And is there any English mass on other days? I couldn’t find a website to guide!
Written September 21, 2022
Hello all, anyone knows what time is the english mass at the Notre Dame cathedral on Sundays? And is there any English mass on other days? I couldn’t find a website to guide!
Written September 21, 2022
mass time table Sat. and Sun., please (on December 2018) - English but also other languages
thanks
Written October 23, 2018
Der Standort ist hier nicht richtig angegeben!
Written July 5, 2018
Das ist richtig. Notre Dame ist in der Nähe des US Konsulates und in der Nähe der zentralen Post. Die Adresse lautet:
01 Công xã Paris, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Quận 1 Hồ Chí Minh,
Written July 14, 2018
Do you need a pass to get into the mass in Notre Dame in Saigon on Christmas eve, or is it open to all?
Written November 17, 2017
Closed due to renovations.
Written November 19, 2017
Hi, bạn không tốn bất cứ chi phí nào để tham quan nơi này. Nhưng vào trong nhà thờ thì phải giữ trật tự và cầu nguyện, vì đây là nơi tôn nghiêm
Written May 4, 2017
Does anyone have info on the schedule of Saturday and Sunday mass in Notre dame cathedral Saigon ?
Written January 20, 2017
If you have a chance to take a look inside, then remember to enter the sided gate, which is open every day while the main gate opens only during Sunday Mass. Many tourists visiting Notre Dame Cathedral would like to attend the mass, but do not know the exact mass schedule of the Notre Dame. From Monday to Saturday, the mass takes places at 5.30 AM and 17.00 PM. Particularly, Sunday Mass is split into several time schedules, including 5.30 AM to 6.30 AM, 7.30 AM to 9.30 AM, 4.00 PM to 5.15 PM, and 5.15 PM to 6.30 PM, which include both in English and Vietnamese. With above information, hopefully you will choose the mass frame that suits you best.
Read more: Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica | Mass times and Opening hours
Written January 20, 2017
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