Sheshan Catholic Church
Hilltop of Xishen Hill, Sheshan Town, Songjiang District, Shanghai, China
Description:
Sheshan Catholic Church is a large temple in Shanghai, made in the Baroque style.
Sheshan Church, which is also known as the Basilica of Our Lady, was built in Shanghai in the late nineteenth century on the sacred hill of On Shan.
The temple is made of red brick in the Baroque style with large stained glass and arches.
The territory of Sheshan Church covers an area of one hectare, the cathedral building has a height of 20 meters, and the bell tower building is 38 meters. On the bell tower there is a bronze statue of Our Lady and Child.
The altar is located in the eastern part of the temple. Its base is made of marble and finished with gold and jade.
On Sundays in the Basilica of Our Lady religious Catholic rites and hymns are held.
The cathedral holds 3,000 people.