Bona Ventura

Niujie & Xuanwu · Beijing

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Nantang, South Church)

宣武门天主堂

Place of worship

The oldest Catholic church in Beijing, founded by Matteo Ricci in 1605 at Xuanwumen; the present three-storey Baroque building dates from 1904 (visitbeijing.com.cn).

Address
141 Qianmen West Street, Xicheng District
Hours
06:00-21:00 (visitbeijing.com.cn)
Price
Free (visitbeijing.com.cn)
Price level
¥
Free entry
Free for everyone

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Good to know

  • It is right by Xuanwumen subway station (Lines 2 and 4), on Qianmen West Street (visitbeijing.com.cn address).
  • Entry is free; be quiet during services.

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