Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Dublin Core
Title
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
聖母無原罪主教座堂
Subject
Grade I Historic Building
Historic Building
Historic Site
Cultural Site
Built Heritage
Tangible Cultural Heritage
Religious Site
Description
The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is a late 19th-century English Gothic revival church that serves as the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong. It is located in the Mid-Levels area of the city at 16 Caine Road.
Creator
The Hong Kong Government
Date
1843
Contributor
Judiciary of Hong Kong
Joseph Mary Sala
J.J. Braga
The Antiques and Monuments Office
The Hong Kong Government
Rights
Right to pray inside the building
Relation
St. John's Cathedral
Bishop Raymondi
Format
Its floor plan looks like a Greek crucifix, but the right side is shorter than the left. The Cathedral is 82m in length, 42m in width and 23.7m in height. The central spire is 10m tall. The Cathedral has a seating capacity of more than 1000. The walls are built with rocks and bricks upon a granite foundation. The pillars inside are built with granites to support the wooden ceiling.
Type
Physical Object
Identifier
cathedraloftheimmaculateconception1843
Coverage
World War II
The Japanese Occupation of Hong Kong
The Handover of Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Battle
The Post War Era
Date Created
1843
Date Accepted
2002
Collection
Citation
The Hong Kong Government , “Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception,” CCCH9051 Group 41, accessed May 24, 2024, https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-41/items/show/29.