Hanoi Cathedral is also known as St. Joseph's Cathedral situated at Nha Chung street, just few minutes walking to Hoan Kiem lake in the old center of Hanoi.
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French army conquered Hanoi in 1873. After taking full control of Hanoi French governor start to expanded and modernized this city. Hanoi Cathedral was inaugurated on Christmas Day, 1887. The Cathedral was constructed on the land of former Bao Thien tower, which was popular in Thang Long citadel (former name of Hanoi) since Ly Dynasty (early 11th - early 13 century).
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The Cathedral was built of clay-baked brick and stone slabs. The design is Gothic Revival. Two tower reach the height of 31 meters high. The twin bell towers are resembled Notre Dame de Paris.
The stained glass windows were made in France. The ceiling is rib vaulted like those in medieval Europe. Hanoi Cathedral is opened daily for mass from 5:00 AM - 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at 40 Nha Chung street.
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It is convenient to walk there if you stay in the old quarter of Hanoi. Surrounding the Cathedral are cafes, restaurants, treet food stalls, and souvenir shops.
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