竹東天主堂 - Zhudong Township

It can be regarded as a historic Catholic church. The wooden ceiling and wooden beams on the roof have been built since the church was built. The confession room that has changed over time is now a clear glass reconciliation room.

Very characteristic of the Catholic Church in Taiwan, I like it very much.

The 65-year-old Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception in Zhudong, Hsinchu County (commonly known as Zhudong Catholic Church), has architectural features such as a towering bell tower landmark and a Gothic gable facade.

The Zhudong Catholic Church was built in 1949. It was presided over by the Spanish Jesuit priest Anhui De. The architectural design of the church was in charge of the monk Luo Yili and assisted by the church member Zhong Tinglin. It was named "The Church of the Immaculate Conception". , The first cathedral built in the Hsinchu area. This church is generally referred to as a modified Gothic church. Inside the church, the Gothic-style sharp-cornered windows, the typical round rosette window at the original entrance, and the high bell tower are all its characteristics, which are of historical significance and value. It is a pity that the entire church is hidden in the hustle and bustle of the market due to improper additions and reconstructions, which obscured the appearance of the original church, and adjacent to the messy central market. Zhudong Catholic Church can be generally called an improved Gothic church Full of various architectural vocabulary Gothic sharp corner window There is a typical round rose lattice window at the original entrance The towering bell tower is its representative The building body uses washed stones as the facade decoration material The architect is responsible for the design of Brother Luo Yili, who has a background in civil engineering The church wood construction materials are all taken from Zhudong Muhang The roof is a triangular structure that is not easy to deform "Western-style wooden frame" and ceiling are both high-quality cypress

- Li Bai only tells the truth and provides warm photos - :: Visit Japan :: Saturday, April 24, 2021. :: Advantages :: The church is located in the most prosperous area of ​​Zhudong Town, and it is very convenient for believers to come and go. :: Disadvantages :: The building body is already mottled, and you can try to reinforce it. The art tiles on the exterior wall may be suspected of falling. :: Overall evaluation :: I will never forget this journey, because every time I go to the market, I will definitely pass by, and even non-believers can feel the warmth.

The unique old church, the atmosphere of the site can make people peaceful and quiet.

The building is quite distinctive and very tasteful, especially the minaret is really beautiful The rest of the outbuildings are also beautiful