🏛️ The Architectural Splendor of Sacred Heart Cathedral（2）

🏘️ Dazzling Decor: Stained Glass as Artistry The cathedral’s 600+ square meters of stained glass, imported from France, are a highlight. 🌹 🏟️ 🐬The west and east façades feature rose windows nearly 7 meters in diameter, each centered on a cross and surrounded by 24 petals, 12 small circles, and 12 smaller crosses, forming a radiant floral motif. Windows elsewhere depict saints’ deeds and 14 Biblical scenes in vivid hues of red, yellow, blue, and green, framed by Chinese-inspired "folded hands" lattice designs.🏟️ 💧 🌆 Harmonious Fusion of Chinese Elements Master stonemason Cai Xiao infused local traditions into the Gothic framework: Roof drains shaped like Chinese guardian lions 🦁 Guangdong-style terracotta tiles replacing original stone flooring 🐬🌴 Cantonese wood carvings adorning doors and gates This blend of East and West makes Sacred Heart Cathedral a timeless symbol of cultural dialogue. 🌏 #SacredHeartCathedral #BeijingRoad #GothicArchitecture #CulturalFusion