Hanoi Cathedral
St. Joseph's Cathedral, Hanoi
Location
- No.40 Nha Chung Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Opening hours
- Monday to Saturday: 2 ritual ceremonies
- Sunday: 7 ritual ceremonies
- A big ritual ceremony on March 19 every year
Stories behind the name
- St. Joseph's Cathedral (Vietnamese: Nhà thờ Lớn Hà Nội, Nhà thờ Chính tòa Thánh Giuse)
History
- Built in 1886, and opened in December 1886
- The architectural style described as resembling Notre Dame de Paris
- The church was one of the first structures built by the French colonial government in Indochina
Features
- It is the oldest church in Hanoi
- A ritual ceremony dedicated to Jesus Christ is held in this cathedral every year on March 19
What can we do nearby
- An ideal meeting place for local residents in Hanoi: a playground for chatting or a stage for music performances, relaxing, meditating, etc.
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