Xujiahui Catholic Church is located next to the bustling Xujiahui commercial district. Its red brick walls and two towering bell towers make this medieval Gothic-style building, with a history of centuries, particularly eye-catching. The simple exterior design and magnificent interior decoration carry a strong religious atmosphere, where you can also feel the rare tranquility in the city. The church’s external window frames and eaves are edged with granite, the roof is covered with graphite tiles, and adorned with many stone carvings of the Holy Child and God, which are very solemn. Every night, the church is particularly charming under the illumination of external lights. Inside the church, it is even more magnificent, supported by 64 columns, with a large altar from Paris in 1919 in the middle, and a huge space that can accommodate nearly three thousand people for Mass at the same time; the pointed arched doors and windows are inlaid with colorful glass, and when sunlight passes through, it refracts colorful light and shadow inside the church, which is very beautiful. This church was built by the French Jesuits and is also known as ‘St. Ignatius Cathedral’, which is a relatively large Catholic church in the Shanghai area. Nowadays, many believers come here every day for Mass and prayer, and the green space in front of the church has become a popular place for newlyweds to take wedding photos. Opening hours: All year round, Monday and Sunday are closed all day; Tuesday to Saturday from 09:00 to 16:00, the first Friday of each month is temporarily closed in the morning and resumes at 13:00 in the afternoon, and the specific business status is subject to the actual opening situation on the day. Supplementary explanation of preferential policies: 1. [Free Explanation] Tourists can enter after collecting tickets with valid certificates during the opening hours of the scenic area.
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