Which one to choose in Hanoi
Two churches in Hanoi. Cửa Bắc Church has no online ticket listed; St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Hanoi has no online ticket listed. The table and the two notes below put them side by side; the full pages have what to see, the ticket and the timing for each.
Hanoi, Vietnam
Cửa Bắc Church, formally the Church of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, stands on Phan Đình Phùng Street in the Ba Đình district of Hanoi, Vietnam, near the old North Gate of the Hanoi Citadel, from which it takes its name, and it is free to see from outside, while the interior is open mainly during masses. It is less visited than Saint Joseph's Cathedral in the Old Quarter, which makes it a quiet stop for travellers interested in Hanoi's colonial architecture.
Hanoi, Vietnam
Saint Joseph's Cathedral stands on Nha Chung Street in the Old Quarter of Hanoi, a few minutes' walk west of Hoan Kiem Lake, and entry is free during mass times and at certain opening hours; at other times, the main doors may be closed, but a side door is sometimes open. It is one of the most recognisable landmarks of Hanoi, and the square in front is a popular meeting place, with cafes serving iced tea and egg coffee, where locals and visitors sit on small plastic stools.
| Cửa Bắc Church | St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Hanoi | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Church | Cathedral |
| Opened | 1932 | 1886 |
| Tickets and tours on GetYourGuide | none listed | none listed |
| Official website | yes | — |