Special architecture of Hanoi Cathedral
(VOV) - St. Joseph's Cathedral (Nha Tho Lon) is located on Nha Tho (Church) Street in Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi.
It was consecrated in 1886 and has an architectural style resembling Notre Dame de Paris and was one of the first structures built by the French colonial government in Indochina.
It is the oldest church and has the most beautiful architecture in Hanoi.
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In front of the church |
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Stone crucifix on the top, below is clock |
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Statue of Virgin Mary in front of the Cathedral |
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Bell-tower |
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Window-pane |
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Gothic-styled window |
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A corner of the Cathedral |
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Inside the Cathedral |
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Cathedral space, Cardinal Trinh Nhu Khue’s tomb is underneath |
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Traditional decoration inside |
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Saint Alton Altar, Cardinal Trinh Van Can’s tomb is underneath |
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| Virgin Mary altar |
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The Cathedral’s dome |
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A pillar inside the Cathedral |
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Flower window |
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A picture on wall |
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The Cathedral on Christmas festive |