St. Joseph's Cathedral - Nhà Thờ Lớn Hà Nội
I flew up to Hanoi to work on a project, a project that I am rather bummed to say is not going as well as I would have liked it to.. lol. This morning I went for a walk to the BIG OLD CATHEDRAL of St. Joseph.
I was told that it is a copy of the Notradame cathedral, and that when the French had control of Hanoi, they demolished a temple that was here to put this up.
The building is in the style of the Gothic Revival of the 19-century - the Neo-Gothic style of building. It was (is?) the center of the Roman Catholic movement of Hanoi and boasts a membership of over 4 million Catholics in the country! Not too bad I think...
The inside is all marble with stain glass windows. Walking around the inside is sorta a strange feeling. The marble floors and high vaulted ceilings have a very different feeling than other locations in Vietnam.
To me, while it is an impressive building, feel a bit small and out of place but also in the right place... I know, strange contrast.
Anywho, here are some photos, I hope you enjoy them.
- This building has a nice street-facing front.
- Around the back, it has some intimidating wall action going on too!
Don't Forget: Get Travel Health Insurance!
To make your trip a worry-free experience, TravelFeed recommends SafetyWing Nomad Insurance. It provides comprehensive health coverage while you travel, so you can focus on exploring, not the unexpected. Get a quote here
- This was on the side of the building when walking about the outside.
- Bitcoin: 18zopjg9Y2VA1ouCqCZapN3UzdpK3UnMdm
- Ethereum: 0x849C33abCb753540fD0D6cDd25df05BC20a1254E
- litecoin: LdWUz5haDfkn4D1fxmte8nJePEGjJv6Lqh
- BItcoin Cash: 1DRRtY3j5xzx6Dn9ofQgoosXdqGVsYYNcU
Or if you want to see other things I do, you can...
Follow me on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/roamingsparrow/
Check out my webpage:
https://roamingsparrow.com/
Buy some of my stock photos here:
https://roamingsparrow.smugmug.com/
Thank you for your support!
Travel Resources for your trip to Laos
Recommended by TravelFeed
Flights: We recommend checking Kiwi.com to find the best and cheapest flights to Laos.
Accomodation: Explore the best places to stay in Laos on Booking.com, Agoda and Hostelworld.
Travel Insurance: Medical emergencies abroad can be pricey, but travel health insurance is not. We always use SafetyWing for affordable and reliable coverage.
Car Rental: For hassle-free car hiring, DiscoverCars is our trusted choice with a wide selection of vehicles.
Internet: Got an eSIM compatible phone? Airalo is perfect for reliable internet access during your trip. Just install it before you go, and you're set!
Day Trips & Tours: We recommend GetYourGuide for a variety of well-organized and enjoyable activities.
Travel Planner: Need a hand planning? Our free travel planner chatbot is your personal guide to Laos. Chat now.
Disclosure: Posts on TravelFeed may contain affiliate links. See affiliate disclosure.
