In fact, if you just want to see European architecture, you don't have to spend that money. China also has European-style buildings with pure blood, and their age is not lower than that of Europe.
It is a landmark building in Harbin, isn't it Sophia Cathedral?
The church was built in March (1907) during Guangxu period of Qing Dynasty. It was originally a temporary church built by a Russian infantry division when building the Middle East Railway. Later, a Russian tea merchant invested in rebuilding a wooden church on the basis of the original embedded church. A few years later, 19 1 1 years later, a brick wall was built outside the wooden wall, forming a cathedral with a mixed structure of brick and wood. 1923, three? Sophia church was rebuilt again, this time more thoroughly. 1932 was completed in nine years and became the largest orthodox church in Asia.
Strictly speaking, who is this saint alive now? Sophia Church was planned and designed by Russian architect Koya Sikow. The whole church is full of magnificent atmosphere, and its appearance is even more magnificent.
According to the data, the height of the cathedral is 53.25 meters, and the whole construction area reaches 72 1 square meter, which can theoretically accommodate more than 2,000 people. At the top of the attic at the main entrance is the bell tower, overlooking the church, you can see that the whole is arranged in a Greek cross. The overall style of the church is not only Byzantine architectural style, but also the design of the main dome and bell tower is Russian tradition? Onions? The shape can be regarded as a church building with various styles.
The square in front of the church is full of white pigeons and a large musical fountain, which is the best choice for taking wedding photos. If you are full of longing for Europe, you can go to Harbin first.