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St Joseph's Church

St. Joseph's Catholic Church has a profound historical heritage. It was first built in 1655 and occupies an important position in the development history of religious architecture in the capital city. It is the second Catholic church in Beijing after "Nantang".


In terms of architectural structure, the whole church is constructed with a brick-wood structure, and its exterior presents a unique appearance of a gray brick fair-faced wall, with a simple, elegant and antique charm. In terms of architectural style, it has a wonderful integration and innovation. On the one hand, it shows the typical characteristics of the Western classical style, with the grandeur unique to the Roman architectural style. For example, the regular and rhythmic columns, the solemn dome shape and other elements demonstrate the magnificence and grandeur of European architecture. On the other hand, it ingeniously incorporates many characteristics of traditional Chinese architecture, harmoniously intertwining the two styles together, making it an outstanding model of the integration of Chinese and Western architectural styles, standing out among many buildings and emitting a unique and charming charm.


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During festivals, if you happen to walk in front of the church, you can often hear the deep and powerful sound of the electric organ and the melodious singing of the choir slowly coming out from inside the church. That sound seems to have a magical power, which can make the surrounding noise disappear in an instant. People can't help but stop their steps and immerse themselves in this atmosphere full of a sense of holiness and solemnity, quietly feeling the tranquility and power brought by religious culture, and allowing their hearts to be comforted and purified for a moment.


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