Ho Chi Minh City not only has the energy of a financial center, but it also has historical relics that draw both domestic and foreign tourists. The only Southeast Asian cathedral to make the list of the world's 19 most majestic cathedrals, Notre Dame Cathedral stands out in the middle of the city. This enduring masterpiece, regarded as the epitome of Ho Chi Minh City's architecture, welcomes throngs of new visitors each day looking for the majesty and sanctity of antiquity as well as picturesque photo opportunities.