Saint Sophia Cathedral, Harbin

Saint Sophia Cathedral is located at No. 88 Toulong Street, Daoli District, Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province, covering an area of 721 square meters. It is a famous landmark in Harbin. 6 Saint Sophia Cathedral is a Byzantine-style building and a typical representative of modern European architecture in Harbin. It has high historical research value, architectural art value, and scientific research value. In March 1907, Saint Sophia Cathedral began construction. It was originally a wooden military church built by the Fourth Infantry Division of the Russian Siberian Army. In September 1923, Saint Sophia Cathedral began reconstruction at its current site. In 1932, Saint Sophia Cathedral was completed. In June 1997, the Harbin Municipal Government carried out a comprehensive protective restoration of Saint Sophia Cathedral according to the original design. Saint Sophia Cathedral adopts a Greek cross layout, and the overall shape is approximately square.