Hanoi Cathedral: Nostalgia for the last images before the day of ‘changing new clothes’

The image of Hanoi Cathedral before the day of “changing new clothes” with ancient and majestic architecture makes many people flutter.

With ancient and majestic architecture, Hanoi Cathedral is not only a place of pilgrimage for Catholics but also a famous tourist destination of the capital. Hanoi Cathedral is the cathedral of Hanoi, one of the earliest Christian architectures built in Hanoi. The architecture of Hanoi Cathedral is characterized by European medieval Gothic style, following the model of Notre Dame Cathedral with wide and curved domes facing the sky. From ancient times, the main materials of the Church were made from terracotta bricks and used mulch paper to plaster the walls – details imbued with Vietnamese cultural identity. The statue of Our Lady holding the baby lord is placed in the center in front of the church. The church has a length of 64.5m, a width of 20.5m, two bell towers 31.5m high. The facade has a large clock, directly linked to the 5 bells. The center square in front has a metal statue of Our Lady. In addition, the Cathedral also has a set of 5 bells hanging in two bell towers. The doors and windows are decorated with sparkling stained glass paintings of Saints. The windows will also be “put on” new paint colors after the remodeling process. The ancient beauty of Hanoi Cathedral will remain forever in the memory of Vietnamese people in general and Hanoians in particular.