Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon is a red-brick church built during the French colonial period, located near the Central Post Office and Book Street in Ho Chi Minh City. A statue of the Virgin Mary stands in the square in front of the cathedral, and the red brick and European architecture appear together in photos. Photos of the cathedral's past appearance remain on the construction fence, and photos can be taken from outside. The structure covers much of the exterior, and viewing the interior is difficult.