- Xishiku Cathedral
The Xishiku Cathedral (西什库天主堂), commonly referred to as the Beitang (北堂, the North Cathedral) is a historic Catholic church in
Beijing ,China . Of all the cathedrals and churches located in Beijing, the Xishiku Cathedral is one of the most ornate and magnificent. Established in1703 , the Xishkiku Cathedral is also where the Beijing Cardinal Bishop Office is located at and it is affiliated with the Patriotic Catholic Church of China.The church was originally located near Zhongnanhai (opposite the former Beijing Library), a land bestowed by
Emperor Kangxi of theQing Dynasty , who also hand-written the calligraphic plaque and couplets for the building. It was named "Savior Church" and officially opened on 9 February 1703. [ [http://www.china.org.cn/travel/beijingguide/2008-05/19/content_15340297.htm Xishiku Catholic Church] ]The cathedral's present cast iron Gothic architectural style and elaborate grey marble facade was built in 1890. The church stands in a spacious grounds surrounded by pine and oak tree and two Chinese pavilions. [ [http://www.ship-of-fools.com/mystery/2001/318Mystery.html Xishiku Cathedral, Beijing, China] ]
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*Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Nantang)
*Wangfujing Cathedral (Dongtang)
*Xizhimen Church (Xitang)
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