St Joseph Cathedral—Hanoi, Vietnam
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Ianatlarge
N 21° 01.728 E 105° 50.946
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Saint Joseph Cathedral, the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hanoi.
Waymark Code: WMFCNM
Location: Vietnam
Date Posted: 09/29/2012
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Saint Joseph Cathedral is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hanoi, and a large an impressive structure. The church was built in 1886, in the former days of French colonial rule, and in the neo-gothic style. It holds several masses throughout the day and is usually crowded on weekends and religious holidays. It is a popular tourist attraction.
Type of Church: Cathedral
Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
Dominant Architectural Style: Neo-gothic.
Diocese: Hanoi
Address/Location:
40 Nha Chung St
Hoan Kiem District
Hanoi, Vietnam
Date of organization: Not listed
Date of building construction: Not listed
Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed
Archdiocese: Not listed
Relvant Web Site: Not listed
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