Shanghai Dongjiadu Catholic Church Travel Guide

Scenic spot introduction:

Dongjiadu Catholic Church was the cathedral of the Catholic Jiangnan Diocese before the 1950s. It is the first large church in China that can accommodate 2,000 people and the oldest Catholic church in Shanghai. The church was built in 1847 during the reign of Emperor Daoguang of the Qing Dynasty and has a history of more than 130 years. The church is located at the intersection of Dongjiadu Road and Wanyu Street. It was designed by Father Fan Tingzuo and was built in the Baroque style in the style of St. Ignatius Cathedral of the Roman Jesuit General Headquarters. The church is dedicated to St. Francis Xavier, the first missionary sent by the Jesuits to East Asia in the 16th century, so it is also called St. Francis Xavier The Catholic Church is now a cultural relic protection site in Shanghai.

Attractions distribution:

The two-story brick and wood structure of Dongjiadu Catholic Church has the typical features of Western church architecture, but also incorporates many Chinese elements. Church facade It is a three-stage Inside the church The Renaissance style is in the shape of a long cross. Main Gallery The building is high, with two lower sides, and is a three-corridor basilica, very spacious. Relief It presents Chinese patterns, such as lotus, cranes, double coins, and large square bricks on the floor, which is an example of early Catholic churches following Chinese decorative customs.

Scenic spot features:

Visit, worship, religion