Qingdao Catholic Church

The Catholic Church, the famous "St. Michael's cathedral", was built in the early 1930s and is also the largest Gothic building in Qingdao. This is a masterpiece of Christian Architectural art, designed by German designer biloha according to the Gothic and Roman architectural style, which is used to be called the Catholic Church.

From the governor's mansion to the west along Dexian Road, you can see that under the blue sky, the church plane is Latin "cross". There are two symmetrical and towering bell towers on both sides. There are four huge copper bells hanging on the upper part of the tower. The bell sounds melodious and harmonious. There is a huge rose window above the gate, with crosses standing on both sides. The church stands between thousands of buildings. The lush green leaves can not hide the solemnity and solemnity.

Here, there are always new people holding hands with happy smile. Tired, can sit at the foot of the Catholic Church "church side cafe", in the rich aroma of the rising curl, spend the afternoon time.

Qingdao Catholic Church

The original name of Qingdao Catholic Church is Saint Miguel church, Zhejiang Road, Qingdao diocese. (some reports say: St. Emile's Church), the Catholic St. Emile's Cathedral in Qingdao started construction in 1932. It was designed by German designer biloha based on Gothic and Roman architectural styles. It was completed in October 1934 and took more than two and a half years. The proposed church should be 100 meters high, which coincided with the outbreak of World War II and Hitler's ban on the outflow of German funds. The church had to modify its drawings, that is, to build the current scale

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architectural composition

It covers an area of 11480 square meters, of which the building area is 6301.54 square meters. The church is built of yellow granite and reinforced concrete, and the surface is carved with simple and beautiful patterns. The window is a semicircle arch with smooth lines and appears solemn and simple. A huge rose window is set above the gate, and a clock tower stands on both sides. The tower is 56 meters tall. A huge cross with a height of 4.5 meters is erected on the conical spire covered by red tiles. There are four big bells hanging in the tower. Once the bell music is played, the sound will be heard several miles away. Entering the church, it is a spacious and bright hall with a height of 18 meters and a capacity of 1000 people. The colorful glass windows transmit soft light. There are corridors on the East and west sides of the hall, two large sacrificial platforms and four small sacrificial platforms at the back. The dome of the hall is painted with holy image murals, with dazzling lights and a strong religious atmosphere. The roof is covered with red tiles with tongue, which is huge, simple and elegant.

The decoration of the church is in the form of Italian Renaissance. The hall is 18 meters high, spacious and bright. There are seven large chandeliers hanging on the ceiling. There is an altar in the rear. With the sacred image murals on the dome, it can be called solemn and beautiful. It can accommodate thousands of believers. It is the largest Gothic architecture in Qingdao, the only consecration Church in China, and a masterpiece of Christian Architectural art.

Historical evolution

During the cultural revolution, the church was seriously damaged and was restored to use in April 1981. In June 1992, it was listed as a key cultural relic protection unit at the provincial level.

On May 25, 2006, it was listed as a national key cultural relics protection unit

In 2013, the renovated Catholic Church, as the most important religious site in Qingdao, not only restored religious activities, but also opened to the public as an excellent architectural heritage. The church is open every day, but the opening hours are after mass time, and each person charges 10 yuan. Carry some documents (such as student ID card, etc.) for half price.

Features of scenic spots

Every morning 6 o'clock weekday mass, every Sunday 8 o'clock - 9 o'clock Sunday mass, only the use of organ during Sunday mass.

Traffic information

Pedestrian routes

Trestle, seaside, Catholic Church, governor's house (office building of Municipal People's Congress and CPPCC), Christian Church

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traffic

Jimo (Tianheng Island, Mashan, Lingshan): coach 6:15-17:00 every 30 minutes

Jiaozhou (Aishan, Sanlihe, mumacheng): coach 6:40-18:40 every 20 minutes

Jiaonan (Langyatai, Zhaitang Island, qichangcheng): long distance buses run every 15 minutes from 5:45 to 13:30

Pingdu (Yueshi cultural site, Jimo ancient city, daze mountain): long distance bus runs every 15 minutes from 5:45 to 17:00

Laixi (Yuehu Park): coach 6:00-18:00 every 30 minutes

Current address: No.15, Zhejiang Road, Shinan District, Qingdao City, Shandong Province

Distance from Qingdao Liuting Airport: 35.4km, driving time: 54 minutes;

Distance from Qingdao bus station: 10.7 km, driving time: 34 minutes;

Distance from Qingdao railway station: 1 km, driving time: 5 minutes;

Distance from the center of Qingdao: 10 km, driving time: 20 minutes;

Distance from Qingdao ferry: 1km, driving time: 5 minutes;

It is about 2km away from Jiaozhou Bay Tunnel;

The distance from the local landmark (trestle) is about 8.3km, and the driving time is about 17 minutes.

Take No.1 and no.367 bus to Hubei road; take No.221 and no.225 bus to Zhongshan Road Station of Hubei road. 228, 231 to the stomatological hospital station.

Take No.2, 5, 6, 8, 25, 26, 202, 217, 220, 223, 301, 304, 305, 307, 308, 311, 312, 316, 320, 321, 325, 412, 501, 504, tunnel No.2, tunnel No.6, urban sightseeing line 1, urban sightseeing line 3, urban sightseeing line 4 to Zhanqiao station.

Take No. 303, Tunnel No. 3, Tunnel No. 7, Qingxi express, new tourism line L2 to Qingdao railway station.

Tunnel No.1, tunnel No.5, get off at Qingyi Affiliated Hospital Station.

Take subway line m3 and get off at Qingdao station.

Address: No.15, Zhejiang Road, Shinan District, Qingdao, Shandong Province

Longitude: 120.320568

Latitude: 36.068054

Tel: 0532-82865960

Tour time: 30 minutes - 1 hour

Traffic information: take No.2, No.5, No.301, No.305, NO.320, no.6, No.25, No.316 to get to the church; or take No.1, no.367 to get off at Hubei road terminus, which is also close

Ticket information: adult ticket 10 yuan;

Students with valid certificates half ticket;

Children under 1.2 meters and the elderly over 65 years old are free of charge with valid certificates;

8:00-9:00 Sunday mass free

Opening hours: 8:00-17:00;

Mass at 6:00 every day;

Sunday 8:00-9:00 Sunday Mass

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