There is an ancient Italian building in the center of Xi, which is more than 300 years ago. Free of charge, few tourists.

This is Xiaoyu's travel diary. Stop and watch Xi 'an with me.

If you want to count the most "classical" cities in China, Xi 'an is definitely on the list. This ancient capital of world civilization with a history of 5,000 years of civilization and a history of 3,000 years of capital construction still has many cultural relics. If you walk around Xi 'an, you may meet several Sui and Tang ruins and ancient buildings in Ming and Qing Dynasties. But do you know that there is an old Italian building hidden in the center of Xi?

This is it-Wuxing Street Church.

Wuxing Street Church, also known as "Xi 'an Annan Church", is named after it is located in Wuxing Street, Lianhu District, Xi City. This church was built in the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty (A.D. 17 16), with a history of more than 300 years. This is an out-and-out Italian building, which was completed by Italians from capital contribution to design and construction. In the early years of Qing Dynasty, China was tolerant and open, and the Italian missionary Ma Zaian presided over the construction of this church. From the day it was built, it was the Catholic Shaanxi General Association.

In more than 300 years, this church has also experienced the development and changes of the times. For a long time, Ross Girls' Primary School, Joseph Boys' Primary School, Andoni Hospital and Mary Clinic were successively established here, which later became the workshop of Xi 'an Candy Factory, and it was not reopened until 1980 was returned to the church. Today, it has also become a cultural relics protection unit in Shaanxi Province.

Compared with before, the size of Wuxing Street Church is not as big as before, but it is still the largest and most beautiful church in Xi 'an. Wuxing street church is a typical Roman architectural style, with blue-gray masonry columns towering into the sky, solemn and magnificent. Let people who are used to seeing many China classical buildings in Xi 'an shine at the moment.

However, if you look closely, you will find that this Italian-style building actually does "do as the Romans do". Many traditional cultural elements in China, such as auspicious clouds, vases, flowers and bats. , can be found in the brick carving of the church, which is also the most common decorative pattern in China classical architecture.

Wuxing Street Church, which stands in the residential area of Xi 'an, is so special and unique. I really didn't know there was such a western-style building in Xi 'an if I hadn't passed by by by accident! Have you ever been here?

Finally, Xiaoyu still talks about the practical information of tourism. Friends who want to come can refer to:

1, Wuxing Street Church has no tickets and is free to visit.

2. Wuxing Street Church is located at No.5 Wuxing Street 17, Lianhu District. You can walk from the "Qiaozikou" or "Sweet Water Well" bus stop, about ten minutes away, which is very convenient.

3. For foreign tourists, it is suggested to arrange a one-day tour of Wuxing Street Church, Xi 'an Bell and Drum Tower, Huimin Street, Ducheng Temple and other scenic spots, which can be connected in series to form a one-day tour route in the city.