As one of the most beautiful religious works in Thanh Nam, Phu Nhai Basilica attracts visitors by its mysterious and magical beauty through its ancient and majestic architecture with sophisticated patterns.
which is the capital of many beautiful churches when possessing splendid architecture, as beautiful as Europe, many young people come here to visit and check-in virtual life. The mysterious and magical beauty of the ancient churches makes anyone who comes and goes, they are all captivated and cannot help but pick up the camera to take a few pictures as a souvenir.
One of the churches that is making people’s hearts flutter is the Phu Nhai Basilica located in Xuan Truong district – Nam Dinh. Let’s explore the ancient and luxurious beauty of this church.
The check-in corner is as beautiful as Europe – Photo@Fabook: Phan HuongWhere is Phu Nhai Basilica in Nam Dinh?
Location: Xuan Phuong commune – Xuan Truong district – Nam Dinh province
Phu Nhai Basilica is also known as Phu Nhai Holy Temple or Phu Nhai Church. This church is located in Xuan Phuong – Xuan Truong – Nam Dinh commune. As one of the famous religious architectures, Phu Nhai church is a Roman Catholic church of Bui Chu diocese.
With the largest area in Vietnam and a long history, Phu Nhai holy temple is not only a famous sightseeing destination in Nam Dinh but also a religious work researched by historians and architects. , cultural researcher…
Built in 1866, when King Tu Duc signed a decree to pardon religion, Phu Nhai church was initially built with only rudimentary materials such as wood and thatched roof. In 1881, the second church was built according to Asian architecture including 2 large bell towers. Following that, the 3rd church was built according to typical Gothic architecture and inaugurated in 1992.
Through the traces of time, Phu Nhai church was also severely degraded and restored many times. In 2004, the church was remodeled with a blue-gray exterior that looks very beautiful and somewhat mysterious and attracts many tourists here to visit and take pictures.
Where is Phu Nhai Church located in Nam Dinh?
How to move to Phu Nhai church?
To visit Phu Nhai Basilica, you can travel in many different ways such as passenger car, motorbike, private car or train.
– For tourists in the North to Nam Dinh: the most convenient means of transportation is to take a bus at Giap Bat and My Dinh bus stations with garages: Xuan Truong – Nam Dinh, Hai Hau – Nam Dinh… Prices range from 100k – 200k/pax/way.
– For tourists in the South to Nam Dinh: the superior and convenient means is that you can take a plane to Noi Bai airport and then take a Truong Son bus to Xuan Truong with a fare of about 200k / 1 turn. Or you can also go by train from Nam to Nam Dinh and then take a taxi, or a bus to return to Xuan Truong.
– For backpackers: The best, most comfortable and freest option is the form of traveling by motorbike from Hanoi to Xuan Truong with a range of more than 100km. Along the way, you will discover beautiful roads, peaceful village scenes and enjoy the attractive specialties of Thanh Nam when passing through the city.
What is the best time to visit Phu Nhai holy temple?
In fact, you can visit Phu Nhai church at any time of the year. But there are 2 times when many young people call each other to come back to wait and hunt for eye-catching pictures:
– In the summer: At this time, the sky is high and clear, and the golden sun shines down is when the painting of Phu Nhai is painted with a green background – shimmering golden sunshine, cool green rice fields, flowers and trees in full bloom. … Check-in at this time, you will own countless beautiful pictures that make the online community flutter.
– In winter: Going at this time, although you can’t catch the golden sunshine – blue sky, but this is the ideal time for you to wear fancy clothes such as: evening coats, scarves, hats …And now, just dropping a beautiful figure with the ancient background of Phu Nhai church, I thought I was lost in Europe.
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The splendid beauty of Phu Nhai Basilica
Gothic Architecture
Exploring Phu Nhai Basilica , you will surely be mesmerized by the beautiful and majestic Gothic architecture that it brings. This style began to thrive in the second half of the Middle Ages in Western Europe with meticulous and sophisticated decor.
The statues embossed on the door frame, the side of the church along with bold decorative lines of grapevines have brought a different beauty and technique to this holy temple. Moreover, Phu Nhai church also owns 2 bell towers and 4 bells transferred from France, bringing a superficial and horizontal appearance to this holy temple.
Gothic Architecture
Church facade
Phu Nhai holy temple was built on a very large land with an area of up to 2,160m2. From afar, you will see a glimpse of the main and small roofs interspersed with each other, bringing the ancient and proud to the church.
The facade of the church was built from the outside in with the main square in front, and on the right is a 17m high statue of Saint Dominic. This is the Catholic saint who founded the Deminico mission in the 12th century. And it is also the missionary line that was introduced to Vietnam in the 16th century.
On the left, there is a mausoleum storing the remains of 83 martyrs of Phu Nhai diocese with a height of up to 15m. Around the church are very beautiful reliefs, showing the 14 Ways of the Cross.
Facade
Church bell tower
As mentioned above, Phu Nhai church owns 2 bell towers up to 44m high, the roof of the church is up to 30m high, the length of the cathedral is about 80m long, the width is 30m. The two towers are symmetrically built on both sides with equal height, a symbol of authority.
Because Phu Nhai Cathedral is a place to honor the Mother of God, the statue of Mary is placed in the middle, on both sides are two lovely little angels. These two angels are symbols of the god who was born and is reigning in heaven. The other statues below are images of the bishop who once looked after Bui Chu diocese. Inside the tower, there are extremely precious saints made of ivory transferred from France. Visitors standing on the 2 church towers will fully see the beautiful picture of the land of Xuan Truong – Nam Dinh.
Check-in tilt angle – Photo@Facebook Phan Huong
Soaring dome system
Behind the two main doors made of wood is a curved, soft, soaring dome system that exudes grandeur and splendor in architecture. Like many other Catholic churches, Phu Nhai Basilica has the last altar. On the altar is the appearance of the highest position of the statue of Jesus Christ, below is the intricately carved Immaculate Conception.
DomeThe place where the great catholic ceremony is held
Phu Nhai Basilica is also the address to organize the largest Catholic holidays of the year. December 7th: Dedication of Phu Nhai Church; December 8th: Feast of the Immaculate Conception; December 24th: Christmas….
Flower offering ceremony
Divine tilt angle – Photo:@Facbook Phan Huong
Visiting Phu Nhai Basilica , visitors not only roll their eyes with the ancient and sophisticated architecture that Gothic architecture brings. Besides, you will get the best picture on earth and extremely magical, making everyone think they are lost in Europe and Vietnam.
Source: Collected internet.