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If you're considering a cathedral for your wedding venue or a place to soak up the upcoming Christmas atmosphere, look no further than these churches.
Discover Hanoi's 7 iconic beautiful churches
Hanoi Cathedral
With its towering Gothic architecture featuring high walls, vaulted ceilings, and numerous windows, Hanoi Cathedral has long been an ideal spot for couples to take wedding photos. For devout followers, this is perhaps the perfect sanctuary with its expansive space. The sacred area is adorned with intricately carved wooden decorations coated in gold leaf, complemented by stained glass paintings of Saints. You'll feel as if you're standing in an ancient castle accompanied by classical music.
Address: 40 Nhà Chung Street, Hoan Kiem District
The majestic Hàm Long Cathedral
Known as one of the most stunning cathedrals in Hanoi, the Hàm Long Cathedral boasts dual facades on Hàm Long and Ngô Thì Nhậm streets, making it a prime choice for many brides and grooms to tie the knot. The cathedral features spacious interiors adorned with intricate rope-pattern decorations in the Franciscan style, blending antiquity with modernity.
Address: No. 21 Hàm Long Street, Hoàn Kiếm District
The elegant Cửa Bắc Church
For enthusiasts of French architecture, the Cửa Bắc Church is a must-visit. Constructed by a French priest-architect, it flaunts a unique design deviating from symmetrical norms. The church takes the form of a rectangular prism, with its central portion aligned with the vaulted roof and offset by the bell tower to the right.
Address: 56 Phan Đình Phùng Street
Phùng Khoang Church – Thanh Xuân
Located in Phùng Khoang village, Trung Văn, Từ Liêm, Hà Nội, Phùng Khoang Church boasts a strong French neoclassical architectural style. Intricate details combined with a solemn ambiance give Phùng Khoang Church its unique allure.
An Thái Church
An Thái Church, also known as Kẻ Bưởi, showcases a Renaissance architectural style from the late 19th to early 20th centuries, making it one of the preserved ancient churches in Hanoi.
Address: Alley 460 Thụy Khuê, Tây Hồ
Thịnh Liệt Church
Known affectionately as the Eight Village Church, Thinh Liet Church boasts a balanced structure blending Gothic style with vibrant Vietnamese red tiled roofs. Its spacious grounds are hailed by many as one of Hanoi's most captivating places of worship.
Address: Giap Bat Alley, Hai Ba Trung District.
The Hanoi Cathedral
The Hanoi Cathedral serves as a spiritual hub for the faithful in Hanoi. Erected in 1908, this architectural gem resides at the heart of Hanoi's Hà Đông district.
Address: Main gate located on Hoang Hoa Tham Street, rear gate adjacent to Minh Khai Street.
According to Ngoisao.net
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MytourDecember 4, 2015
