Why are there so many church buildings in Harbin?

There are so many church buildings in Harbin, mainly because the city is close to Russia, so many Christians come here. They built many churches for their religion in Harbin. This is why there are so many Russian-style church buildings in Harbin. You know, in the twentieth century, Harbin had close business contacts with many foreign countries. Because of this, many people immigrated here, bringing different cultures and creating architectural diversity in this place.

In Harbin, the most famous church is Hagia Sophia, which is located near the central street of Harbin. Now it has become a place where tourists have to punch in when they go to Harbin. There are many pigeons who are not afraid of people outside this church, and the walls are surrounded by red bricks. At the top of the church is a round dark green dome with a yellow cross at the top. Generally speaking, this is a Byzantine-style building, which is very distinctive, but now Hagia Sophia is no longer used as a church. Even so, from a distance, Hagia Sophia is very sacred and solemn.

Of course, there is more than one church in Harbin, and there is St. Ivell Church in Daoli District. However, because the church was destroyed before, its top and main body became dilapidated until it was renovated.

Today, the city of Harbin, with its unique architectural style, has become a must-see place for people all over the world to travel. It is also called Moscow of the East. It is in this special place that there are all kinds of cultures and all kinds of urban buildings. Generally speaking, Harbin not only integrates many civilizations such as Russia and Japan, but also shows the elegance of Northeast culture.