Sacred Heart Cathedral (Shishi Cathedral)
An all-stone Gothic cathedral begun in 1863 and completed in 1888 after 25 years of construction: one of only four all-stone Gothic churches in the world alongside Notre-Dame de Paris, and the largest stone-built Catholic church in the Far East
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- Mon-Fri 08:30-11:30 · 14:30-17:00
- Ticket
- Free (during opening hours)
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
An all-stone Gothic cathedral begun in 1863 and completed in 1888 after 25 years of construction: one of only four all-stone Gothic churches in the world alongside Notre-Dame de Paris, and the largest stone-built Catholic church in the Far East. Its twin towers rise 58.5 m; the stone for the colorful rose windows, pointed arches and clustered columns was shipped from France via Hong Kong to be worked, and the name "Stone House" derives from its all-granite construction. Set in the Yide Road qilou (arcade) district, it opens free to visitors during limited weekday hours (closed to tourists during Mass); shafts of light pour through the stained windows, making it one of Guangzhou's most photogenic architectural spaces.
Getting there: Metro Line 6, Yide Lu Station
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