Experiencing many ups and downs of history, the Cathedral is still considered a "witness" to history, making a special mark in the hearts of Hanoians and tourists near and far during the past 3 centuries.
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Address: 40 Nha Chung, Hang Trong, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Vietnam
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 2 Masses: 05:30 and 18:15 Saturday: 18:00 Sunday: 05h00, 07h00, 09h00, 11h00 (French), 16h00 (Children's Day), 18h00 , 20:00 (youth ceremony)
Ticket price: Free
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Address: 40 Nha Chung, Hang Trong, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Vietnam
With the official name St. Joseph Cathedral - Hanoi Cathedral is considered an ideal place for tourists from all over the world to visit. This is considered the main building of the Archdiocese of Hanoi, where the Archbishop's throne is located, and is also one of the ancient churches in the capital, where religious activities of the parishioners regularly take place. Archdiocese of Hanoi. With bold ancient French architecture, the church is designed in the European medieval Gothic style, very popular in the 12th century and the Renaissance in Europe. Overall, the church looks similar to the model of Notre-Dame de Paris with wide, curved domes facing the sky. With the main building material of the church is terracotta bricks, the walls are plastered with tonic paper.
Many tourists are still used to calling this the Cathedral, also because the size and many unique features of the church's architecture have made many people think of this name. According to records, the church was originally built of wood to serve religious activities for parishioners. Despite many difficulties during construction, the church was still completed in time for Christmas in 1888.
With a length of about 65m, a width of about 21m, the two bell towers are about 32m high. That alone is enough to see the splendor and majesty of this cathedral. Overall, the outside of the church looks very ancient with layers of lime that have changed color, and the roof is covered with moss. However, when entering the large door inside the church, visitors will be surprised to see the magnificent and magnificent architecture that has not been changed over time. In addition, on the top of the church there is a stone cross, below is a clock and a saint statue, creating a highlight for the church's architecture.
Experiencing many ups and downs of history, the Cathedral is considered a "witness" to witness the "change of flesh" of Hanoi during the past 3 centuries. Although many modern constructions have sprung up, the Cathedral is still an architectural work that makes a special impression in the hearts of Hanoians and tourists near and far.
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