Saint Joseph Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral built in the neo-Gothic style about 120 years ago. The cathedral was constructed after the French Army defeated the Vietnamese forces at Hanoi and bears a remarkable resemblance to many of France’s most famous cathedrals. The exterior of the cathedral follows a western style while the main interior part is decorated in the Vietnamese way with two typical colors, yellow and red. Although Gothic-styled, there is a statue of Mother Maria in front of the cathedral. This cathedral is usually crowded with hundreds of people mainly on the weekends. Although the church interiors and exteriors are in a state of decay, it is worth noting the profound influence of this church in Vietnamese Catholic culture. The St. Joseph Cathedral of Hanoi is a major architectural attraction in Vietnam.
It is 1.8 km away from the city center.
You can reach there by bus, taxi or walking
The Cathedral is a connecting point to the streets Nha Chung and Ly Quoc Su. From Hoan Kiem Lake head to Hang Gai Street and keep going until you reach Ly Quoc Su Street.
Taxi Fare: 10,000 VND
Sunday: 5:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Monday: 5:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 5:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 5:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Thursday: 5:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Friday: 5:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday: 5:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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