Holy Rosary Cathedral, Kaohsiung


The Holy Rosary Cathedral is the oldest Catholic church in Taiwan, located in Lingya District, Kaohsiung, just east of the Love River. It is the seat of the Bishop of Kaohsiung.

History

The cathedral was first established in 1860 by Spanish from Filipinas and rebuilt to its present dimensions in 1928.

Architecture

The architectural style is modeled after both Gothic and Romanesque. The interior design is loosely similar to that of Manila Cathedral in the Philippines.

Activities

Mass is held daily, with English mass celebrated at 11:00 a.m. every Sunday. The cathedral is known throughout Kaohsiung for its annual Christmas Eve celebrations, which lasts the whole evening before Christmas Day.

Transportation

The cathedral is accessible within walking distance west from Central Park Station of Kaohsiung MRT.