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Hanoi Cathedral-the oldest church in Hanoi, solemn and sacred, worth visiting.

Hanoi Cathedral, also known as St. Joseph's Cathedral, is a Catholic church built in 1886 for believers to worship and hold masses. It is one of the oldest churches in the capital Hanoi. It just completed renovation work in 2022. The entire surface of the building has been repainted, but it still retains the flavor of ancient European architecture. The cathedral's architecture features European medieval Gothic architecture, a bit like Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. After entering, the interior of the church is very spectacular, with a high ceiling, a wide corridor, and rows of wooden chairs on both sides. It has a great sense of space and makes the church look very solemn and impressive. The stained glass and icon paintings, each depicting a different biblical story, are worth a closer look! Hanoi Cathedral is really a European-style building that you cannot miss when visiting Hanoi! #Western-style architecture #100 Ways to Travel
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Posted: Aug 16, 2024
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