Unique wooden church in Kon Tum
VOV.VN - Located on a vast plateau, the century old wooden church in Kon Tum has always been the pride of the people— and in recent years has gained in popularity as a tourist destination.
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The 100-year-old church lies on the banks of Dak Bla River in the city of Kon Tum. |
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The church, built by a French priest from 1913-1918, is still utilized as a cathedral. |
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It has Roman architecture combined with stilt architecture of the Ba Na of the Central Highlands of Vietnam. |
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This work is made entirely of wood, hand carved by talented hands of the workers in Binh Dinh, Quang Nam. |
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The walls of the church were built of straw mortar type, a traditional-style for buildings of that time in central Vietnam. |
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Wooden poles with multiple patterns. |
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The space inside the church with immense cathedral, the black columns are decorated, bearing deep textures. |
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The stained glass painting on the door frame inscribed with historical references from the Bible brilliantly lights up the magnificent cathedral. |
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Glass painting at the centre of the facade cathedral |
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Today the building has become a symbol of the Central Highlands and is the pride of the people of the city of Kon Tum. |
