front view of St Sofia ChurchSt. Sophia Church in Harbin is the largest Eastern Orthodox Church in Harbin China.
St. Sophia Church has a complex history, first constructed in March, 1907 by Russian Troops. St. Sophia Orthodox Church (Shengsuo feiya dajiaotang) is the most impressive, and imposing, structure. On September 27, 1923, planned by a well-known Russian architect, it began to be rebuilt. This lasted about 9 years until 1932.
The Stalin square is beside St Sofia Church
the church also a good place for pre wedding photos
back view of St Sofia Church
7 comments:
Hmm..I have no idea China's Church so beautiful. wow!
the Church above looks so Russian Style! because it is near Russia district? =O
Kian Fai: The Church is build by the Russian when they came to China to built the Trans-Siberian Railway in 1903
Small Kucing: yes China Church is beautiful
wah..it looks more like Russia than China..TFS
It looks like a mosque with the dome shape thing O_O
One day.. i definitely will step my foot at HARBIN...
very beautiful and romantic. awww. :-))))
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