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Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Nantang)
CultureVisit: ~45 min
A Catholic church known as Nantang or the South Church, beside Xuanwumen, in Xicheng district. Its origins go back to 1605, when the Jesuit Matteo Ricci founded the first Catholic church in Beijing here; the current Baroque-style building dates from the early 20th century. It is one of the oldest historic churches in the city.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Nantang): 2 missions
- Photograph the Baroque façade of NantangStand in front of the entrance and frame the whole façade of the church.
- Remember Matteo Ricci's legacy in BeijingIf the church is open, go into the nave and look at the interior; note down the year 1605 as the origin of the city's first Catholic church.
Near Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Nantang)
Liulichang971 m awayLao She Teahouse1.6 km awayNiujie Mosque1.9 km awayZhengyangmen (Qianmen)1.9 km awayTiananmen Square2.0 km awayQuanjude (Qianmen)2.0 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Nantang)?
Allow about 45 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Nantang)?
Photograph the Baroque façade of Nantang and Remember Matteo Ricci's legacy in Beijing.
What is there to see near Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Nantang)?
Liulichang (971 m), Lao She Teahouse (1.6 km) and Niujie Mosque (1.9 km).
Source: Wikipedia