Sacred Heart Cathedral, Roman Catholic cathedral in Guangzhou, China
The Sacred Heart Cathedral features two granite towers reaching 58.5 meters high, with one functioning as a clock tower and another as a bell tower.
Construction of this Gothic Revival cathedral began in 1861 under Bishop Philippe François Zéphirin Guillemin and took 25 years to complete using granite from Hong Kong.
The cathedral holds religious services in multiple languages including Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, and English to serve its diverse congregation throughout the week.
Visitors can access the cathedral from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM daily without admission fees, using Metro Line 2 or 6 to reach the location.
The building incorporates Chinese architectural elements and materials, such as glutinous rice for stability and regional bricks for waterproofing in its Gothic structure.
Location: Guangzhou
Inception: 1888
Architects: Léon Vautrin
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Made from material: granite
GPS coordinates: 23.11732,113.25483
Latest update: November 19, 2025 08:53
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