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St Joseph Cathedral, Hanoi
Nhà thờ Lớn Hà Nội · Nhà thờ Lớn Hà Nội · Hanoi Cathedral · Saint Joseph Cathedral
Hanoi’s principal historic Catholic cathedral and a major landmark of the Old Quarter.
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About St Joseph Cathedral, Hanoi
Identity, documented context and sacred significance.
Hanoi’s principal historic Catholic cathedral and a major landmark of the Old Quarter. The national tourism authority includes the cathedral among Hanoi’s essential heritage attractions. The cathedral remains central to Catholic worship in Hanoi’s historic urban centre.
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Place TypeCathedral
Religious TraditionChristianity
Tradition / DenominationCatholic
Dedication / Patron SaintSaint Joseph
LocationHoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam
CountryVietnam
Established / Period1886 (cathedral inaugurated)
ArchitectureFrench Gothic Revival cathedral
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Religious TraditionChristianity
Tradition / DenominationCatholic
Dedication / Patron SaintSaint Joseph
History & Sacred Tradition
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Historical Record
The national tourism authority includes the cathedral among Hanoi’s essential heritage attractions.
Architecture & Sacred Complex
French Gothic Revival cathedral
Worship & Services
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Catholic Mass
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