This spectacular structure, which was designed to resemble the famous Notre Dame of Paris, is located along the Nha Chung Street, which is in the vicinity of the Ho Hoan Kiem – another interesting attraction in Hanoi. The Nha Chung Street is well known for its touristy atmosphere and the Cathedral, with its exquisite stained glass work and gothic architectural styles, takes you on a trip to a bygone era.
Though the functioning of the Nha Tha Lon began during the colonial rule, during the communist rule the functioning of the cathedral stopped. Proper religious services restarted in 1990 and today it holds a mass twice a day and like the old times the devotees of the faith flock to the place of worship. The Cathedral is open for the public during non-mass hours and visitors can use the side entrance to explore the inside of the Cathedral. Generally the area is crowded during Sundays, so a week day would be ideal for exploring the Nha Tha Lon.
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