St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Hidden on the ancient streets of Cishan, an elegant and ornate Gothic Revival building, this is St. Joseph's Catholic Church, built in 1959 by Father Thomas De Giacomo of the Order of Preachers for missionary purposes. Hidden on the ancient streets of Cishan, an elegant and ornate Gothic Revival building, this is St. Joseph's Catholic Church, built in 1959 by Father Thomas De Giacomo of the Order of Preachers, commissioned to an Italian architect for missionary purposes. The church is three stories high, with a soaring gable wall on the front, presented in a simple and elegant gray tone of washed stone. Above the main facade is a statue of Jesus, flanked by symmetrical bell towers. Coupled with arched windows and rose window reliefs, the intricate and varied gables and arched curves create a delicate craftsmanship. The sides use continuous pointed arch windows to create a soaring visual effect. The church's sanctuary features a magnificent and lifelike mural depicting stories of God and saints, complemented by a high wooden beam structure, adding a sacred and ethereal atmosphere to the religious hall. St. Joseph's Catholic Church's classical elegance was recognized in 2001 by the Council for Cultural Affairs' selection of Taiwan's Top 100 Historic Buildings, ranking first in Kaohsiung County and 21st in Taiwan's Top 100 Historic Buildings, making it a must-visit for travelers who appreciate historic architecture.
Address: 高雄市旗山區德義街6號
Hours: 00:00–23:59
Kaohsiung