Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon

Inaugurated in 1880 and designed by architect Bourard with Bishop Colombert, the cathedral is built of unrendered Marseille bricks that still glow pink today. The Our Lady of Peace statue in front was carved from Italian Carrara marble. It sits beside the Central Post Office, a short walk from Independence Palace and Nguyen Hue. Check for restoration work before visiting.