serving as a testament to Shanghai's Western influences

#travelinginchina This is not just a Church but has rich history about China and the west for the last five centuries. St Ignatius Church is the centre of a range of cultural and scientific facilities established by the Jesuits. Now a few remaining are turned to museum and opened for visit. They have recently renovated the lands in front of the Cathedral all the way to the road, and it is a beautiful parklike area with lots of seating to enjoy the view in all directions. It is just steps from one of the Metro exits at Xujiahui station on Line 11.