St. Ignatius Cathedral

**★★★★★ Victor Tan — a month ago

St. Ignatius Cathedral, also known as Xujiahui Cathedral (聖依納爵主教座堂), is the Roman Catholic cathedral of the Shanghai Diocese and one of the city’s most recognizable religious sites. It was designed by English architect Sir William Doyle and built by French Jesuits from 1906 to 1910.

Historically, it has played an important role in Catholicism in China and has endured major events — including damage during the Cultural Revolution (when its spires were torn down and stained-glass smashed) and lat

**★★★★★ Rez _ — 3 months ago

St. Ignatius Cathedral (徐家汇圣依纳爵主教座堂) ⛪✨

Built in the early 1900s, it blends classic Gothic architecture with peaceful surroundings. On a sunny day, the red-brick towers look stunning against the blue sky.

A lovely spot to slow down, take photos, and feel a moment of calm amid the busy city. 📸💫

**★★★★★ Jeff D Oei — 4 months ago

Haven't got a clue of the city, first time in Shanghai. Unimaginable as I walk around first morning in this beautiful city, to come across such nicely preserved catholic cathedral here, and it happens to be my Saint as well. There is english mass at 1100

**★★★★★ Enofighter — a year ago

We have been to Shanghai 5 years ago and the church was in renovation. However, we went to the church on a Monday this time and it was closed! We can only see the full church exterior and enjoy the nice garden just in front of the entrance plaza. Flanking the plaza is a modern building, quite a calm minimalist style, as a library. Unfortunately it was also closed on Monday so we have no access to any of the buildings.

we also notice that there is an old building nearby as an observatory museum

**★★★★☆ Daphne Yeo — 7 months ago

A 100 yrs old gothic church, that is free to enter but closed to tourists on Sunday, especially hours when mass is ongoing. But I headed in anyway and I suppose as long as you remain respectful, no one will stop you. Hence not many photos as I was there just before mass began.