Sacred Heart Cathedral

Sacred Heart Cathedral, also known as Ban Me Thuot Cathedral, is the Roman Catholic cathedral of the Diocese of Ban Me Thuot located in central Buon Ma Thuot City, Dak Lak Province. Built between 1958 and 1959, it serves as the religious center for Catholics in the Central Highlands. The cathedral is notable for its modern architecture blended with Central Highlands longhouse elements and its prominent location on Phan Chu Trinh Street.

Visitors can expect a large, light-colored cathedral set in a spacious, tree-shaded compound in the city center. The exterior features a tall bell tower, pointed arches and simple modern lines with Central Highlands ethnic motifs. Inside, the nave is airy with stained-glass windows, wooden pews and an altar area. The grounds are quiet and open for walking, photography of the facade, and observing daily religious activities when not attending Mass.

Constructed between 1958 and 1959 to serve the growing Catholic community in Buon Ma Thuot. When the Diocese of Ban Me Thuot was established on 22 June 1967, the church was elevated to cathedral status as the seat of the bishop. It has since remained the principal church of the diocese covering Dak Lak, Dak Nong and part of Binh Phuoc.

Serves as the spiritual and administrative center for Catholics in Dak Lak and the Central Highlands. The design incorporates elements inspired by the traditional longhouses of the Ede and other Central Highlands ethnic groups, reflecting local cultural identity within a Catholic religious context.