Tam Tòa Church

Built in the late 19th century, the church was destroyed by American bombing on February 11, 1965, during the Vietnam War.

The Diocese of Vinh and the Archdiocese of Huế have been trying to reclaim the church (what is left of it and its ground) since 1996 when it was taken back by the local government in an attempt to turn it into a war symbol of American aggression.

In February 2009 after years of fruitless negotiation, 14 parish priests and Bishop Cao of Vinh Diocese decided to concelebrate mass on the property without obtaining permission.

In July 2009 a rumor was spreading that the local government would build a tourist resort next to the church.

The situation was made worse when the police attacked two priests from other parishes who went to Vinh Diocese to show support.