DALAT & FRENCH ENCHANTING ARCHITECTURE

Da Lat is one of Vietnam's famous tourist destinations, with a cool climate, beautiful nature and many unique architectural works. Among them, French architecture occupies a special place, giving this city a luxurious and sophisticated beauty. In this article, we will explore French architecture in Dalat and the wonderful interference between French characteristics and Dalat's cultural identity.

I/ Discover the beauty of French architecture in Da Lat

Da Lat is known as the "city of a thousand flowers" with many unique architectural works, creating an enchanting and romantic space. In particular, French architecture plays an important role, giving Da Lat a luxurious and sophisticated beauty.

French architecture began to appear in Da Lat in the 19th century, when the French explored and built this city. The architectural works are built in French style with high-class houses, luxurious villas and unique public works. However, not only large buildings, but also small houses carry the characteristics of French architecture, creating a beautiful and artistic living space.

II/ Typical French architectural works in Da Lat

1) Hang Nga Villa (Crazy House) (03, Huynh Thuc Khang Street, Ward 4, Da Lat City, Lam Dong)

Opening hours: from 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m

Under 1m20: free

From 1m20 - under 1m40: 20,000 VND/person

From 1m40 or more: 60,000 VND/person

Hang Nga Villa, also known as Crazy House, is one of the most unique and famous architectural works in Da Lat. Built by Vietnamese architect Dang Viet Nga, this villa is inspired by fairy tales and has unique architecture, unlike any other building in Da Lat.

With a free and sophisticated design, Crazy House has the characteristics of French architecture with patterned details, large windows and bright colors. However, the special feature of this villa is the harmonious combination of French architecture and artistic elements, creating an enchanting and unique living space.

2) Domaine de Marie Church (1 Ngo Quyen, Ward 6, Da Lat City, Lam Dong)

Opening hours: all day

Ticket price: free to visit

Domaine de Marie Church was built in 1940 by nun Maria Yves Le Quoc, in the French Gothic architectural style. With huge stone columns, tall windows and delicate patterned details, this church gives Da Lat a magnificent and sophisticated beauty.

Domaine de Marie Church is also known as the "pink church" because the walls are painted bright pink. This is one of the famous French architectural works and attracts many tourists when coming to Da Lat .

3) Dalat Main Church (15 Tran Phu Street, Ward 3, Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province, Vietnam)

Opening hours: all day

Ticket price: free to visit

The church was completed in 1942, the church is truly a European-style building, with an overall cross shape of 65m long, 14m wide with the highest point being the 47m high bell tower. The reason it is called the cock church is because on the top of the bell tower there is a large rooster symbol, a symbol of repentance according to the New Testament.

It was designed overall symmetrically, in the shape of a cross, with a length of 65m and a width of 14m, the main door facing the "roof" of Da Lat - the majestic Langbiang mountain. Visitors can admire the majestic beauty of Langbiang Mountain here. The sanctuary of Con Ga church is divided into 3 compartments, including 1 large compartment in the middle and 2 small compartments on both sides. Con Ga Church was built in the Roman architectural style, so the decoration is very important and is given the most attention to the French architectural style printed throughout. In addition, tourists can come during the ceremony to see many things. Interesting church activities.

4) Da Lat Station (No. 1 Quang Trung Street, Ward 10, Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province)

Opening hours: from 07:30 and closes at 17:00 every day.

Ticket price: 5,000 VND/1 person

Dalat Railway Station was designed by two French architects, Moncet and Reveron, with bold indigenous architecture. The structure of the project is coherent and scientific, but the form is very sophisticated. Set many records with artistic beauty: "It is the highest train station in Vietnam with an altitude of 1,500m above sea level, one of the 2 oldest stations in Vietnam (along with Hai Phong chicken house), Becoming the most beautiful ancient station in Vietnam and Indochina, the only station that owns a steam locomotive in Vietnam, its unique and impressive architecture has made Da Lat Station a famous railway station. with the most beautiful architecture in Vietnam"

Da Lat station's architecture is unique with its shape simulating the legendary Langbiang mountain. The size of the station is 66.5m long, 11.4m wide and 11m high, similar to stations built in France at that time. The entire route of Da Lat train station in the past was 84km long.

III/ Architecture and construction

French architectural style often features high-class houses, built of stone or wood, with delicate floral details and large windows. In Da Lat, houses in this style are often built on high hills, creating a beautiful and romantic scene.

In addition, French architecture also brings unique public works to Da Lat such as stations, post offices, churches and historical buildings. These works not only have architectural value but are also symbols of the city.

IV/ The combination of two features

French architecture and Dalat's cultural identity have created a harmonious combination, giving this city a unique and different beauty. French architectural works are built in Da Lat's own style, carrying within them the characteristics of national culture and unique artistic elements.

V/ Journey back in time to discover French architecture in Da Lat

To better understand French architecture in Da Lat, we can go on a journey back in time together to explore the unique works of this city.

We need to take measures to preserve and protect French architectural works in Da Lat, so that they can be preserved and passed on to future generations. At the same time, we also need to honor and exploit the artistic and cultural values of French architecture in Da Lat, so that this city will always be a destination that attracts tourists and contributes to promoting the development of Da Lat. visit Dalat.

French architecture in Da Lat is a characteristic and unique feature of this city, carrying within it unique cultural and artistic values. The harmonious interference between French architecture and Dalat's cultural identity has created a diverse and enchanting living space in this city. We need to be responsible for preserving and honoring French architectural works in Da Lat, so that they can be preserved and passed on to future generations.