Ninh binh: Lang Van Parish Church was inaugurated in Gia Van Commune, northern Ninh Binh province, after 10 years of construction. The church is considered one of the largest churches in Vietnam in terms of scale and capacity. Spanning 108 meters in length and 43 meters in width, the church can accommodate up to 5,000 worshippers.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the church’s most prominent feature is the central bell tower, which rises to 127 meters, including the cross, making it one of the tallest bell towers in Vietnam. Flanking the central tower are two symmetrical towers, each standing at around 60 meters. The church occupies a site of over 14,000 square meters, with a floor area approaching 4,000 square meters. Its layout, seen from above, forms the shape of a Christian cross.