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A must-see in Hanoi! St. Joseph's Cathedral, a stunning neo-Gothic building.

#OctoberTravelSupport St. Joseph's Cathedral in Hanoi is a Gothic Revival-style Catholic cathedral built in 1886 during the French colonial period. Located near Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi, Vietnam, it is one of the city's most iconic landmarks. Modeled after Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, the building showcases the beauty of Gothic architecture, including its spires and stained-glass windows. The cathedral's site once housed Bao Tien, a Buddhist temple from the Ly Dynasty in Vietnam. The French chose this site for their cathedral, demonstrating their colonial influence. The interior features a magnificent chapel and classical Catholic art, and daily mass is held here, serving as a spiritual center for local believers. 📍Address: 40 Nhà Chung, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam 💲Admission: Free

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Posted: Oct 14, 2025

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