The French colonial architecture of Dalat

Introduction

This gallery showcases the French colonial architecture of Dalat in Vietnam's central highlands. It's some of the most interesting in all of Indochina. Unique buildings were created to suit the mild climate. The Catholic Church was especially ambitious here. There is also an impressive collection of modernist architecture - much of it by Vietnamese architects. The former residence of Tran Le Xuan, aka. Madam Nhu is a superb piece of Vietnamese modernism. Enjoy this collection of images of Dalat's remarkable architecture.