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Visit the well-preserved Gothic cathedral built in the early Qing Dynasty in Guangzhou.

🏨 Sacred Heart Cathedral, Guangzhou 🌟Highlights: Construction time: Construction began in the 14th year of the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty (1888) and took 25 years to complete. Architectural style: Gothic architecture, the only Gothic cathedral in Southeast Asia built with granite and well-preserved. Building area: 2,754 square meters, 35 meters wide from east to west, 78.69 meters long from south to north, and 58.5 meters high from the ground to the top of the tower. ❤Reasons to recommend: The Sacred Heart Cathedral in Guangzhou, also known as the Stone Chamber, is a Gothic cathedral located at No. 56, Qianjiu Department, Yide Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China. The cathedral was designed by French designers and built by Chinese craftsmen, integrating Chinese and Western architectural elements. The construction process witnessed the spread and development of Catholicism in China and the cultural exchange between Guangzhou and the Western world. ⏳Play time: Tuesday to Friday: 8:30-11:30 & 14:30-17:00; Saturday: 9:00-14:30; Sunday: 13:00-14:30; closed on Monday. Cost: Free admission, no appointment required. 🚉Traffic strategy: You can walk from Exit B of Yide Road Station on Metro Line 6. 👍Most recommended: The towering towers, huge columns, pointed arches on the roof, and window lattices, etc., show the unique charm of Gothic architecture. The towering twin pointed stone towers on the front are a symbol. Interior decoration: exquisite stained glass windows, murals and sculptures, the sun shines through the colorful glass windows, creating a solemn and sacred atmosphere.
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Posted: Oct 13, 2024
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