The oldest house Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam

 Saigon's oldest house is located on the campus of Bishop Court, located at 180 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam. This house has been renovated several times. Last access in 1980, but the shape and appearance to its original 200 years ago has not changed. Late 18th century, the Nguyen Dynasty officials often live in homes with designs like that. House three times, two bottles. Systems and roof tiles ruong short yang has formed an architecture with traditional wood Vietnam walls are thin slats of wood are arranged perpendicular. The wooden walls are not only a role for home protection but also a great ventilation system.
Later in 1945, the wall termite eaten wood has been replaced by brick. During remodeling in 1980, workers replaced the interior of the wooden termite feeding by pouring concrete into. Part exterior wood columns remain, they still seem to look ancient. Also, the workers also had to raise the base column 30 cm.
In 1790, Nguyen Anh, the last king of the Nguyen Dynasty, built the house for Adran Bishop, Pierre de Behaine Pigneau reside. The bishop had help Nguyen Anh in the war against the Tay Son peasant cloth. It is in this house, this bishop to teach Prince Canh, Nguyen Anh's son.
Originally, the house is located near Thi Nghe canal, located in the zoo now. In 1799, after losing Pigneau Pierre, a French bishop and others have to replace in the house, but between 1811 and 1864, the Hue court banned a Catholic, the house was closed. During the reign of Tu Duc, Mr. King has signed a peace treaty with France and the house was moved back to Bishop's Road and move on Alexandre de Rhodes, near the Cathedral. In 1900, along with Bishops Court, the house was moved to current location. Time it is used as a chapel.
With the primitive condition still remains, we will learn many things when visiting old houses have been restored this well. Some historic buildings in Ho chi minh city unfortunately, was marred by the shape of the original repair bad.