St. Joseph's Cathedral, Hanoi

Name: St. Joseph's Cathedral
Address: 40 Nhà Chung, Hanoi, 100000, Vietnam
Telephone: +84 24 3928 6350

#35 among attractions in Hanoi

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Facts and practical information

St. Joseph's Cathedral is a church on Nha Chung Street in the Hoàn Kiếm District of Hanoi, Vietnam. It is a late 19th-century Gothic Revival church that serves as the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hanoi. The cathedral was named after Joseph, the patron saint of Vietnam. ()

Local name: Nhà thờ Lớn Hà Nội Completed: 1886 (138 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 21°1'43"N, 105°50'56"E

Address

40 Nhà ChungHanoi 100000 Vietnam

Contact

+84 24 3928 6350

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is St. Joseph's Cathedral open?

St. Joseph's Cathedral is open:

Monday 8 am - 11 am & 2 pm - 5 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 11 am & 2 pm - 5 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 11 am & 2 pm - 5 pm
Thursday 8 am - 11 am & 2 pm - 5 pm
Friday 8 am - 11 am & 2 pm - 5 pm
Saturday 8 am - 11 am & 2 pm - 5 pm
Sunday 7 am - 11:30 am & 3 pm - 9 pm

Which popular attractions are close to St. Joseph's Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Hoàn Kiếm District, Hanoi (3 min walk), National Library of Vietnam, Hanoi (3 min walk), Hàng Bông, Hanoi (5 min walk), Hồ Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi (5 min walk).

How to get to St. Joseph's Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Joseph's Cathedral:

Bus

6-8 Tràng Thi • Lines: 02, 09A (4 min walk)
Ngã 3 Lê Thái Tổ • Lines: 09A, 09B (4 min walk)

Train

Hanoi Train Station (16 min walk)
Long Biên station (20 min walk)