What makes this tall standing cathedral so special is the fact that it was the first cathedral to be buit after Catholicism was introduced to Tianjin in 1861. Seek Tianjin accommodation while exploring this great edifice and Somerset International Building Tianjin offers convenient serviced apartments Tianjin quite close by for discerning travellers. The impact of European architecture is clearly visible here at the first glance as the magnificent tall towers and large arched windows stand out beautifully against the stunning backdrop of a tropical landscape. The church Notre Dame des Victoires has risen from the debris and devastation like a phoenix rising from the ashes several times during its 150 years of history. Destroyed and reconstructed a multitude f times due to both natural and manmade disasters, the church stands today, a true relic of the ages past.
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