Enthralling pink and purple cathedrals in Vietnam’s central province
Two cathedrals in poetic pink and purple color in Nghe An Province have recently become hot “check-in” destinations that conquer the heart of any visitors stepping on.
Enthralling pink and purple cathedrals in Vietnam’s central province Photo: Thang Nguyen.
Photo: Huyen Duong.
Two cathedrals in pink and purple are located in Nghia Trung Commune, Nghia Dan District, Nghe An Province. While the pink church has acquired its reputation among avid travelers, the purple one leaves tourists a peculiar impression.
The purple church lies on a small hill Photo: Nghia Thanh Parish.
Situated on a small hill enveloped by lush green valleys, the purple Xuan Yen church boasts an impeccably magnificent beauty. Previously, the church was covered in grey; however, after the renovation, it was repainted with one-of-a-kind purple.
The church looks like a splendid fairy castle Photo: Nhat Vu.
From a distance, the church looks like a splendid fairy castle taking the visitors' breath away. The purple hue adds to its serene and ancient beauty as well as bears special meanings in Christianity, according to Zing.
Any corners in the church offer you the opportunity to capture great photos Photo: Huyen Duong.
Any corners in the church offer you the opportunity to capture great photos Photo: Huyen Duong.
The pink church of Nghia Thanh Parish Photo: Nghia Thanh Parish.
Not far away from Xuan Yen church lies the pink church of Nghia Thanh Parish. This unique architecture has attracted the influx of tourists to check-in.
Photo: Nghia Thanh Parish.
The romance of pink adorns the antique architecture. Before blanketed by the glorious pink color, Nghia Thanh cathedral was painted with yellow like many other churches.
Photo: Nghia Thanh Parish.
The pink church has recently garnered a stir of social media attention.
Photo: Huyen Duong.
Photo: Nhat Vu.
Besides the purple and pink churches, Nghia Thanh Parish has renovated and repainted the Tan Thanh church with eye-catching brown.
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