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Visit Chicken Church – Da Nang

Hai Chau Ward I, Hai Chau District, Da Nang city, VietNam

Traveling to Da Nang Con Ga church is an extremely attractive experience that you cannot miss. Where is Chicken Church located? What is the history of Con Ga church? Let’s pocket all the experience of discovering Con Ga church right now!

Da Nang Chicken ChurchChicken Church is one of the most famous churches in Da Nang (Photo: @dokkaebi_friend)

Da Nang Chicken Church  is located on the busiest street in the coastal city. This famous tourist destination in Da Nang  attracts visitors by its ancient, unique and extremely new European architecture. Chicken Church has religious beauty and is an indispensable destination for “virtual living” believers.

1. Where is the address of Con Ga church in Da Nang?

  • Address:  No. 156 Tran Phu, Hai Chau I Ward, Hai Chau District, City. Danang

The Chicken Church is also known by other names such as the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Tourane Church, Da Nang Cathedral or Da Nang Cathedral. This church is located on the busy Tran Phu street in the center of Da Nang city. 

Da Nang Chicken Church“Fascinated” by the sweet beauty of Da Nang Cathedral (Photo: @dianaohy)

Da Nang Chicken Church Mass hours:

  • Weekdays:  2 Masses are held at 5am and 5pm
  • Sunday:  6 Masses are held at 5:15, 8am, 10am, 3pm, 5pm and 6:30pm

If you  travel to Da Nang  and visit Con Ga church at the above time frames, you will be able to attend Masses and learn about Catholic doctrine. At 10 o’clock on Sunday Mass, Con Ga church will have a very special English service. This experience will give visitors a feeling of relaxation, peace and tranquility in their souls.

Da Nang Chicken ChurchIt is advisable to come on time for the Da Nang Con Ga church and check-in here (Photo: @amile77)

2. History of the Chicken Church in Da Nang

According to the explanatory documents  of Da Nang Con Ga church  , this is the only church built during the French colonial period in Da Nang city. History of the Chicken Church:

  • February 1923: The construction  of the church started   on a vacant lot on Rue du Musée (now Tran Phu street)
  • September 1923:  Completed the  facade  of Con Ga church
  • March 10, 1924:  Dedication and  inauguration ceremony held

Chicken Church was designed by the famous priest Vallet. Although only built in a very short period of time, the church still has a magnificent and magnificent beauty like a castle in Europe.

Da Nang Chicken ChurchUnique architectural features in the heart of Da Citadel (Photo: @ara.cho.nail)

3. Discover the unique beauty of the architecture of Da Nang Con Ga Church

Con Ga Church is one of the churches in Da Nang that you cannot fail to visit when traveling to Central Vietnam. Visitors will be extremely interested in the ancient and unique lines of the architecture of Con Ga church such as:

  • Gothic style architecture

Gothic is the common architectural style in Europe to build castles and churches. The Chicken Church has the most typical features of Gothic architecture, which are round doors, soaring lines, cross-shaped surfaces and domes, pointed ends. Con Ga Church has a dome up to 70 m high. 

Da Nang Chicken ChurchThe typical domes of Gothic architecture (Photo: @phthai2108)

Inside are statues of God, glass windows and illustrations from the Bible. The space is simple but feels extremely dignified. All are decorated according to the Christian churches in the West.

Da Nang Chicken ChurchThe diamond shaped door rings (Photo: @ice88)

  • Unique chicken icon

Visitors to Con Ga church are definitely impressed with the gray chicken lying on the roof of the church. The chicken is made of alloy so it is quite light, the outside is an extremely beautiful coating. 

The chicken symbol is located on the overhead lightning rod, so it is designed to rotate in the direction of the wind to avoid breaking. Therefore, the chicken is used as an object to determine the direction of the wind. The meaning of the chicken on the roof of the church is also very special. According to the Bible, the chicken is a symbol of awakening and repentance.

Da Nang Chicken ChurchThe symbol of the chicken is on the top of the church (Image: @liliphilia)

  • Our Lady’s Grotto:

The Grotto of Our Lady is located at the back of the Chicken Church. The stone cave was built based on the prototype of the Lourdes cave of France. The Grotto of Our Lady has a peaceful, quiet and very sacred beauty.

Da Nang Chicken ChurchGrottoes behind Con Ga church (Photo: Collectibles)

In addition to Con Ga Church, do not forget to visit other famous tourist attractions in Da Nang such as  Gieng Troi ,  Linh Ung Pagoda ,  Non Nuoc Pagoda ,  Nam Son Pagoda ,  Bo De Pagoda ,  Han River Bridge ,  Dragon Bridge ,  Night Market . Son Tra … Culinary paradise with delicious  Da Nang specialties  will also make many visitors fall in love and forget the way home.

Da Nang Chicken ChurchThe sacred Non Nuoc pagoda is more than 300 years old (Photo: Collectibles)

To have the most complete trip in Da Nang, you should find yourself a suitable accommodation. Vinpearl Da Nang  will definitely be the perfect choice for every traveler. Coming to Vinpearl Da Nang, you will enjoy absolute privacy, comfortable rooms and a lot of 5-star standard services and facilities.

Da Nang Chicken ChurchLuxury resort space at Vinpearl Da Nang

 

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  • Extra  5%  off the best room rate
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  • Accumulate upgrades and a variety of other incentives

Da Nang Chicken Church  is a familiar destination for Catholics and tourists from all over the world. With its palatial, magnificent and dignified beauty, Con Ga church is an extremely attractive spiritual tourist destination. What are you waiting for, make a schedule and come to discover Con Ga church right away. 

 

 

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