Saint Joseph Cathedral, located at 40 Nha Chung street,
Hanoi, is a Roman Catholic cathedral with neo- gothic style, which was built
about 120 years ago.
History and Architecture
In 1882, after the French army conquered Hanoi, the
cathedral was constructed and completed in 1886. The cathedral and Nha Chung
area were built on the land formerly belonging to Bao Thien pagoda, which was
built under Ly dynasty.
The architecture with domes of the cathedral follows the
Gothic style and design of Paris Cathedral. It is 64.5m in length, 20.5m in
width with two bell towers of 31.5m-height. Though the appearance of the
cathedral, from the doors, the colorful window glass, to the religious
paintings for decoration follows Western style, the main interior part is
decorated in Vietnamese way with two typical colors yellow and red. Outside, in
front of the cathedral is the statue of Mother Maria.
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The first Christmas took place in the cathedral in 1887.
Since then, the cathedral is always crowded with hundreds of people including
both Christians and non-Christians at the weekend or during religious holidays
like Christmas.
Visitor Information
Today, taking advantage of beautiful architecture and good
venue at the center of the city, the area surrounding the cathedral is always
packed with hundreds of local people and tourists hanging out with friends for
drinking, talking, and watching the street.
Nha Chung Street now becomes the “Lemon Tea” street, a
popular gathering place to many youngsters in Hanoi, and home to eye-catching
souvenir shops and Western style restaurants. It is not only the holly place
for Christian couples hold their wedding, but also a great venue for non-
religious grooms and brides to take nice wedding shots.
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