(Construction) - Mang Lang Church is one of the oldest churches in Vietnam in An Thach commune, Tuy An district with unique architecture with shapes and lines imbued with 19th century architecture. Over the years, this place is famous as a spiritual tourist destination attracting domestic and international tourists to visit and admire.
(Construction) - Mang Lang Church is one of the oldest churches in Vietnam in An Thach commune, Tuy An district with unique architecture with shapes and lines imbued with 19th century architecture. Over the years, this place is famous as a spiritual tourist destination attracting domestic and international tourists to visit and admire.
Nhà thờ Mằng Lăng là một trong những nhà thờ cổ nhất Việt Nam ở xã An Thạch, huyện Tuy An, tỉnh Phú Yên |
Local seniors share that Mang Lang church has such a name, because hundreds of years ago this area was a forest with a lot of mangosteen trees, wide canopy, oval leaves and flowers growing. bunches bloom pink purple. Now, traces of that mangosteen forest are gone, but the church at that time was named for this precious tree.
According to documents, Mang Lang Church was built in 1892 under the funding of the Paris Missionaries Society by the work of Father Joseph de la Cassagne (customary called Co Xuan). This was the first parish and also the largest church in Phu Yen province at that time. In particular, Mang Lang Church also keeps the first book of Quoc Ngu script "The eight-day preaching" by priest Alexandre de Rhodes printed in 1651 in Rome.
At first glance, Mang Lang Church is gray and the construction site is about 5,000 square meters. The facade of the church is decorated with many patterns, on both sides there are two bell towers, in the middle is a cross, all painted in gray to blend with the natural scenery. In the past time, the church has attracted visitors with its bold Gothic architecture with European characteristics - an architectural style that is quite famous all over the world.
Coming to Mang Lang Church, visitors can see firsthand the first book of Quoc Ngu script "The eight-day preaching" of priest Alexandre de Rhodes printed in 1651 in Rome.
Mr. Do Tuan Vu - guide of Hai Phong Blue Sea Tourism and Trade Co., Ltd shared: The company has many tours to bring guests to Phu Yen to visit and one of the most interesting tourist attractions. is Mang Lang Church. Here, visitors can freely check-in, take souvenir photos and admire with their own eyes the first book of Quoc Quoc script "Eight-day preaching" by priest Alexandre de Rhodes printed in 1651 in Rome, which is still preserved in Rome. This. The group of guests were all delighted and overwhelmed with the sanctuary inside the church through the colorful windows, the walls covered with golden brown paint and the sleek wooden ceiling hanging with the antique lamps.
Cuốn sách chữ Quốc ngữ đầu tiên “Phép giảng tám ngày” của linh mục Alexandre de Rhodes in năm 1651 tại Roma. |
Ms. Nguyen Thi Hong Thai - Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Phu Yen province said: In the history of mission, when Deputy General Nguyen Phuc Vinh entered the town of Tran Bien palace (1629), Western missionaries. come here to preach. The first is the Italian priest Buzoni. In 1641, priest Alexandre de Rhodes (Clergy Dak Lo) came to baptize more than 90 parishioners here. Saint Andrew Phu Yen was baptized at this time, currently in the church grounds there is a memorial area of Saint Andrew Phu Yen.
Trong khuôn viên nhà thờ có khu lưu niệm thánh An-rê Phú Yên. |
Ms. Nguyen Thi Hong Thai added: Located about 35km north of Tuy Hoa city, over the years, with European Gothic architecture, Mang Lang Church has become one of the famous tourist attractions. attract visitors to Phu Yen to visit as well as experience. Along with that, in order to effectively promote the value of cultural heritage for tourism, the cultural sector will continue to implement a number of tasks in the coming time, such as: Focus on preserving, embellishing and promoting the heritage value well. achievements and landscapes to meet development requirements; diversify tourism products, form typical tourism products with high competitiveness; organizing services at destinations to increase the diversity, richness and attractiveness of tourist routes and destinations.
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: 16/08/2023
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