Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Beijing

Name: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Address: Beijing, China

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The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, colloquially known as the Xuanwumen church or Nantang to the locals, is a historic Roman Catholic Church located in the Beijing, China, Xicheng District, near the Beijing Financial Street. While the original foundation of the cathedral was in 1605, making it the oldest Catholic church in Beijing, the current building in Baroque style dates from 1904. The present Archbishop Joseph Li Shan, installed in September 2007, is one of the few Catholic bishops also recognized by the Chinese Patriotic Catholic Church. ()

Local name: 宣武门天主堂 Completed: 1605 (420 years ago)Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 39°54'3"N, 116°22'26"E

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宣武区 (和平门)Beijing China

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Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Museum of China, Tiananmen Square, National Centre for the Performing Arts, Zhongshan Park.

1.1 miE
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Park
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception?

Nearby attractions include Beijing Concert Hall, Beijing (8 min walk), Zhengyici Peking Opera Theatre, Beijing (11 min walk), Chang'an Avenue, Beijing (12 min walk), Liulichang, Khanbaliq (14 min walk).

How to get to Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception:

Metro

Hepingmen • Lines: 2 (7 min walk)
Xuanwumen • Lines: 2, 4 (10 min walk)

Bus

宣武门东 • Lines: 7, 特4 (7 min walk)
和平门东 • Lines: 673, 特4 (8 min walk)

Tram

Qianmen • Lines: 前门大街有轨电车：前门 => 珠市口, 前门大街有轨电车：珠市口 => 前门 (26 min walk)
鲜鱼口 (27 min walk)