Experts' Choice Award Sacred Heart Cathedral
What the experts agree on
This 19th-century twin-spired Roman Catholic cathedral in old Guangzhou's heart is a striking colonial legacy from the post-Opium War era, serving as the archbishop's seat and showcasing European architecture in southern China.
“In the heart of the old city, this Catholic church is the seat of the archbishop of the Archdiocese of Guangzhou.”
– Fodor's
Lonely Planet "The French were granted permission to build this impressive twin-spired Roman Catholic cathedral after the second Opium War, between 1863 and 1888." Full review
