Qingdao Protestant Church and St. Emil Church（青島基督教堂及天主教圣彌厄爾大教堂）

Qingdao Protestant Church and St. Emil Church [File photo]

The Qingdao Protestant Church, built in 1910, is situated on a small hill, east of Xinhaoshan Park. Although recently renovated, this church still retains most of its original style and charm. Covering 1,000 square meters, it is a typical German castle structure composed of an 18-meter-high main hall and a 39.10-meter- tall bell tower. Visitors can have a birds-eye view of city’s sea scenery from the top of the tower.

St. Emil Church, also known as the Qingdao Catholic Church, is the largest Gothic-style building in the city. It was designed by a German architect, based on the characteristics of Gothic and Roman architecture. The church is composed of an 18-meter-high nave which can hold nearly 1,000 people, and two 56-meter-high towering clock towers with elegant red spires topped by two gigantic Latin crosses. Built between 1932 and 1934, the church is considered an outstanding masterpiece of 20th century Christian architecture.

Admission to Qingdao Protestant Church:7 yuan (US$1.14)/ person

Admission to St. Emil Church:8 yuan (US$1.3)/ person