The cathedral is the oldest surviving Western ecclesiastical building in Hong Kong, and is believed to be the oldest Anglican church in the Far East. Built in a style adapted from both the 13th-century Early English and Decorated Gothic styles, construction was completed in 1849 under Bishop George Smith, first Bishop of Victoria. Due to a shortage of funds, the tower was finished a year later. An eastern extension was added in 1873.
During the Japanese occupation, the cathedral suffered heavy damage; most of the present interior design and furnishings are post-war. Open 7am-6pm daily.作者: twintwin 時間: 2010-1-9 19:53
Directions:
From the Queen's Road Central entrance to the HSBC Main Building, cross the road and take the stone steps up to Battery Path, which leads to the Cathedral.作者: twintwin 時間: 2010-1-9 19:53
