Da Lat Cathedral

The Erica Chang · CC BY 3.0

A tall pink cathedral with a rooster on its spire — also known as the Rooster Church.

Like Da Nang, Da Lat has a Rooster Church, and for the same reason: an alloy rooster stands on a bell tower nearly forty-seven metres tall, turning with the wind. The cathedral was built in the 1930s in Romanesque style with pink-washed walls, and the best thing about it is some seventy panels of stained glass made by a French workshop, which flood the nave with colour when the sun comes through. Its position on a high slope means the bell tower is visible from many points in town, including from across Xuan Huong lake.

Visitor information

When is the best time to visit Da Lat Cathedral?

Morning, year-round

How long do you need at Da Lat Cathedral?

30 - 45 minutes

What are the opening hours of Da Lat Cathedral?

Outside service times; the schedule is posted at the gate

Did you know

The cathedral was built in the 1930s in Romanesque style.
The bell tower stands nearly 47m, with a rooster figure serving as a weathervane.
It has around seventy stained-glass panels made by a French workshop.
It stands on a high slope and is visible from many parts of town.

Travel tips

This is a working cathedral — avoid service times and dress modestly.
Come in the morning, when the sun comes through the eastern glass.

Source: https://vi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nh%C3%A0_th%E1%BB%9D_ch%C3%ADnh_t%C3%B2a_%C4%90%C3%A0_L%E1%BA%A1t

Updated: 2026-08-16