Luocuo Church, Catholic church in Puxin Township, Taiwan.
The red brick structure of Luocuo Church combines Southern Fujian architectural style with Byzantine, Renaissance, and Romanesque design elements.
Dominican priest Father Vinte Gomar established the original church in 1875, making it the first Catholic institution in central Taiwan.
The church houses Taiwan's first Latin alphabet printing press and maintains an artifact display room with numerous historical documents.
The church complex includes a main worship hall, dormitory facilities, office buildings, and exhibition spaces for religious and historical items.
The church grounds contain the first swimming pool built in central Taiwan and hosted the establishment of Taiwan's first western-style musical band.
Location: Puxin Township
Inception: 1875
GPS coordinates: 23.93781,120.51358
Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:30
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