Phu Cam Church is one of the famous landmarks of the ancient capital with an age of nearly 400 years. Possessing ancient Western architecture, Phu Cam Church is an extremely hot check-in point for many travel addicts. During the Hue tour, besides visiting famous places and delicious foods, Phu Cam church is also a destination chosen by many tourists.
1. Introduction to Phu Cam Hue Church
1.1. What street is Phu Cam Hue Church on?
On Hue’s tourist map, Phu Cam church is at Doan Huu Trung street, Phuoc Vinh ward, Thua Thien Hue town, Hue city. Located on Phuoc Qua hill, at the south bank of the Huong River, Phu Cam cathedral owns a beautiful location with a large view, and the campus includes the works of the Archdiocese of Hue, so it is very dignified and full of antiquity.
1.2. Ceremony time at Phu Cam Church
On weekdays: 05:00 – 18:00
On Sunday Mass: 05:30 – 08:00 – 15:00 – 18:30
2. Architecture inside Phu Cam church
This church building is built in the shape of a cross with the top facing the South, and the foot facing the North – the main direction of the church. The main facade of the building has a 3-part layout including the main hall, the cathedral in the middle, and the two towering bell towers on either side.
The structure of Phu Cam church was built with the most modern techniques at this time with concrete and steel reinforcement. The bearing system is considered as the connection point, creating a unique feature for the architecture and interior of the building.
Besides the main materials reinforced concrete, Phu Cam church still uses materials such as stone, wood, baked tile for the foundation, columns, and roof. The overall architecture is slightly modern, impressively full of architecture but still imbued with the religious culture of the ancient capital.
The middle areas, including walkways and prayer areas, are quite large and can hold up to 3000 people. The empty wall area on either side is hung with pictures in wooden frames, representing the life of Jesus.
3. What should you take notes when checking in at Phu Cam church?
The Holy House of Phu Cam in the ancient capital is increasingly known and has become a check-in point with its European beauty that makes many young people curious. When visiting this fascinating place, you should note the following:
– The best place to get “million-like” photos is outside the church and the stairs leading to the main cathedral.
– When taking pictures, choose a vertical camera angle to capture the entire height of the church with its massive and ancient beauty.
– Choose the right clothes, the colorful clothes can create eye-catching pictures.
– On major holidays, the church is quite crowded, so you should choose the right time to check in, early morning or near noon will be a great choice.
– Coming to Phu Cam church, you also need to pay attention to choose appropriate, polite clothes, go lightly, and speak quietly because this is a spiritual place.