Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Nanjing
Facts and practical information
The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, commonly known as Shigu Road Cathedral to the locals, is a late 19th-century church in Nanjing that serves as the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nanking. It is located in the centre of the city at 112 Shigu Road. First built in 1870 during the Qing dynasty, it was later severely damaged during the Northern Expedition War and had to be rebuilt by the Chinese government in 1928. Since the 1930s it has served as the cathedral for the Archdiocese of Nanjing and is the only Catholic church within the city of Nanjing today. In 1982 it was also listed as a Jiangsu Provincial Historic Site. ()
Nanjing
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Presidential Palace, Nanjing Municipal Museum, Mochou Lake, Zhan Garden.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception?
How to get to Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception by public transport?
Metro
- Xinjiekou • Lines: 1, 2 (6 min walk)
- 新街口 • Lines: 2 (6 min walk)
Bus
- 新街口 • Lines: 46 (7 min walk)
- 新街口东站 • Lines: 1, 163, 25, 3, 5, 9 (8 min walk)