Located at 40 Nha Chung Street, Hang Trong Ward, Hoan Kiem District,  St. Joseph Cathedral is the largest and most famous church in Hanoi.

About the architecture, St. Josephh’s Cathedral is designed after the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, very popular in the 12th century and the Renaissance in Europe.

The whole design is characteristic of Gothic architecture.

The large clock in the front of the church is also hundreds of years old, with an alarm clock system that is linked to the bells hanging on the tower. Under the clock is a statue of St. Joseph.

In contrast to the ancient solitude of the outside, the space inside the church is overwhelmed with magnificent splendor.

With a large space, the church accommodate up to thousands of people. In special occasions like Christmas, it attracts crowds of christians and visitors.

In recent decades, the streets around the church has become a popular gathering place for Hanoi people, especially young people.

Source: kienthuc.com.vn