Phu Cam Church with modern and unique architecture is not only a religious work but also a popular tourist destination for many tourists coming to Hue.
Where is Phu Cam Church located?
Phu Cam Cathedral is known as the cathedral of Hue Archdiocese. This work is located on a small hill called Phuoc Qua hill, located in Phuoc Vinh ward, Hue city, Thua Thien Hue province.
Located on the south bank of the Perfume River, Phu Cam Church owns a beautiful location, surrounded by a large space, surrounded by many other works of the Church making a superficial and beautiful whole.
Phu Cam Church is currently located on Phuoc Qua hill.
Tourists traveling to Hue can visit Phu Cam church according to the following itinerary: From the center of Hue city, you go to Dong Da street, then turn left onto Hai Ba Trung street. From here you continue to turn right onto Phan Dinh Phung Street, then turn left onto Nguyen Truong To. Finally, you will meet Ham Nghi – Doan Huu Trung intersection, now just turn right to arrive.
Phu Cam Church is the oldest and most famous church in Hue.
History of the Phu Cam Church
According to many researchers and the people of the ancient capital, Phu Cam Church is one of the largest and most famous churches in Hue and also has a long history.
Initially, Phu Cam church was Phu Cam chapel and was built only of bamboo paintings in Xom Da, located close to the bank of An Cuu river in 1682. But two years later, Phu Cam church was moved and newly built. on Phuoc Qua hill (the current church location.) But in the reign of Lord Nguyen Phuc Chu (meaning the period 1691-1725), that church was completely dissolved, namely in 1698.
Phu Cam Cathedral is the heart of Hue diocese.
In 1898, exactly two centuries later, Phu Cam Church was rebuilt. This famous religious work was completed in 1902, in the Gothic style. However, in the 60s of the 20th century, this church was replaced by many reasons, one of the main reasons is because the building is out of date and becomes too narrow compared to the number of spears. people in Phu Cam are on the rise.
Phu Cam Church is a valuable work in history and architectural art.
By 1963, architect Ngo Viet Thu completed a blueprint for the new Phu Cam church , but despite a clear and methodical plan, the construction process was still delayed due to the impact of calendar changes. history. Until 2000, that is 37 years later, this church was officially completed. This time is also the 150th anniversary of the founding of Hue Diocese (since the separation from Dang Trong Diocese). Since then, the church has become a religious activity of parishioners of the ancient capital and at the same time a famous Hue tourist destination for tourists from near and far.
Young people love to take pictures and check in at Phu Cam Church
Although built with raw stone materials, but thanks to the balance in proportions and contours, the facade of Phu Cam church becomes extremely elegant.
It can be said that, through many ups and downs of history and times, this beautiful church building in Hue has been rebuilt over and under 10 times. Along with Hue Imperial City , Thien Mu Pagoda, the system of Hue tombs and temples, Phu Cam Church has become a place that anyone who comes to Hue does not want to miss.
The unique architecture of Phu Cam Cathedral
Phu Cam Cathedral was designed by a talented architect with modern construction thinking, so it was built according to the new concept of structural physics. Specifically, the pillars are molded close to the wall, run forward and are very soft. At the four corners, there are three pillars extending outward, forming a large enough space to embrace the sanctuary and the altar of the church.
This famous religious work in Hue also has the classic plan of the Cross with the top facing to the south, the feet facing the north, the main direction of the church. The main facade of the work has a post layout for the hall block and the cathedral in the middle with two bell towers reaching high on both sides.
This beautiful church in Hue was built in the shape of a cross facing the sky.
The front of Cam Hue Government Church has two large cast statues: the right is St. Peter, the left is the statue of St. Paul. These are also duties of Phu Cam parish, Hue.
Statue of St. Paul on the right.
Statue of St. Peter in front, left of the church (in the direction of looking from outside).
The wall of the church was built in the traditional direction – classic with a Latin cross plus the two wings extending to the sides. There are two rows of colored mirror doors located in the upper part of the heart of the church, the middle of the building is a shape of a reinforced cement cross. On the two sides of the church cross with the left wing is the tomb of the late Archbishop Philip Nguyen Kim Dien (1921 – 1988), the right wing on the opposite side is the Bible altar. And the sanctuary is a circle with levels going up. Above the bow is a circle but smaller with a monolithic marble altar.
The church has a bold classic Go-thic architecture, is a place for cultural and religious activities of Hue residents.
The dome inside the church is specially designed with very good bearing capacity and resonance.
The tabernacle area, built close to the back of the church body, sits neatly in the back recess and is placed on a high pedestal in the middle.
From the front, Phu Cam Church looks like a dragon’s jaw opening. But in general, the building with the top of the church rising straight to the sky looks extremely elegant and gentle, but still full of art and religious imprint.
The roof pillars are arranged close to the foot of the boundary wall, curving up to form the dome of the building.
The central area of Phu Cam Church is the Cross with a total height of about 10 meters. The cross is made of pine wood material from Thien An Hue hill . Because of this special material, over time, the lustrous wood becomes more beautiful, giving off a solemn aura to the Cross.
Inside the Cathedral of Phu Cam Church is designed and decorated in a superficial way but still retains the solemnity.
The work has a typical plan of the cross, the top of the cross facing the south, the foot of the cross facing the north.
The check-in point is beautiful like European heaven on Hue land
From the center of Hue city, after checking in all the most famous places in the ancient capital such as Dai Noi, Hue Khai Dinh mausoleum , Dong Ba market, Thien An hill, … you can go to the church. Phu Cam to visit the chapel, admire the beautiful architecture and take great photos, marking the memory of once coming here. The distance of the inner city to this beautiful church in Hue is quite close, so don’t forget to plan to visit this place in your itinerary. Because whether you choose Hue tour or go out on your own, it is also very convenient.
Looking directly from the outside, Phu Cam Church is like an expanded Bible.
Phu Cam Church, when pictured in the direct direction, will look like an expanding Bible. This beauty shows the unique cultural beauty of a cathedral that has had centuries of history and gives the photos of young people a special, rare, highly expressive artistic look.
On the other hand, the top of the church rising straight up to the sky combined with the two curves in front of the front road is built of stone that bends down like two large Ao Dai, which can also be seen as a giant scarf. across the sky to create elegant lines for the project.
The cathedral of Phu Cam church is magnificent and magnificent.
Possessing a monumental architectural space with architectural details as well as other unique decorations, Phu Cam Church has become a place where Hue tourists , especially young people love to take pictures. check in here.
If you walk along the Cathedral, you will see the heart of the church decorated with carefully and thoughtfully framed paintings. These are the works of art that showcases the life of Jesus. On the sides are arranged two rows of green glass doors. This is to ensure a natural light to the entire Cathedral, whether it is rainy or sunny days. And if you are a religious person, when traveling to Hue you can refer to the time of the Mass to attend and do not forget to find the opportunity to save beautiful pictures shimmering inside the church.
As long as you have a very good angle and a proper outfit, you can shoot tired hands at Phu Cam Church.
Phu Cam Church is a check-in place that young people often visit.
Things to note when visiting Phu Cam Church
The church is first of all a solemn religious building, so the first point visitors should pay attention to when visiting is to dress politely, walk lightly, speak softly, laugh softly, especially when taking pictures.
When traveling to the ancient capital of Hue, do not forget to check in this beautiful European church.
On the other hand, there are also many tourists who know this place so it will be very crowded. You should schedule a time to drop in early in the morning or choose a time frame with few people to avoid noise and make it easier to take photos.
When taking pictures, most people take the view from the outside to see the full image of the church, so you can refer to this type of shooting. In addition, you can also sit on the front steps or move around in front of the yard or simply walk along the stairs leading up to the main hall to have sparkling photos like checking in at Some Western architecture.