Saint Sophia Cathedral

Saint Sophia Cathedral is the largest Orthodox church in the Far East. It was built in March 1907 and was a military church. The church is basically in Byzantine style, and the main dome and bell tower have the traditional Russian "tent top" and "onion head" shapes, which are very novel. Saint Sophia Cathedral has now become a historical and cultural exhibition hall in Harbin. You need to buy a ticket to enter. However, because it is under repair, it is not open to the public when you come to travel. You can only see the appearance at the door, which is a bit regrettable.

In 1903, with the completion and opening of the Middle East Railway, the Russians transferred a division of troops to serve as the railway guards, and in 1907, they built a wooden military church in Harbin - St. Sophia Cathedral. In 1923, the current new church was built next to the wooden church, and it was completed nine years later. St. Sophia Cathedral is about 53.35 meters high and has a construction area of 721 square meters. St. Sophia Cathedral is magnificent and exquisite, and is a typical representative of Byzantine architecture. It is the largest Orthodox church in the Far East, a historical witness of the invasion of Northeast China by Tsarist Russia, and an important treasure for studying the history of Harbin. The walls of the church are all made of red bricks, with a huge dome on top, and tents of different sizes on the four wings, forming a master-slave layout. The spire building at the main entrance is a bell tower, and the seven bronze bells are exactly seven notes, which are struck by well-trained bell ringers with their hands and feet to produce melodious bells.

Saint Sophia Cathedral is a landmark building in Harbin and is usually placed at the first stop. The interior of the cathedral was under repair the two times I went there, so I was not able to go inside for a visit, which was a little regretful.

The green and gold color combination constitutes Harbin's Russian style, and this color style can also be seen in Harbin Railway Station and Central Street.

Candied haws and pigeons are standard items in the Hagia Sophia Square. Eating a string of sweet and icy candied haws and feeding the pigeons are must-do activities when visiting the cathedral. The pigeons here are not afraid of people and they are unlikely to fly away even if you chase them.

First, it is best to go on a snowy day. The Sophia Cathedral in the snow is completely different from the usual tourist destination. It becomes more Russian than Russia. It is beautiful no matter how you take pictures from different angles, like a fairy tale.

Second, if you are going to visit during the Chinese New Year, you can’t go wrong in the evening of the first, second, or third day of the Chinese New Year. The entire area in front of the Hagia Sophia is like the Beijing subway during the Spring Festival, with so few people that you would think you saw a ghost. This is the experience I have learned from going to the Hagia Sophia on the third day of the Chinese New Year for three consecutive years.

Third, before you go, it is best to search for photos taken by others in the past two days, because the church is under renovation recently, and there is a fence around it that is taller than a person, which is ugly. There is no need to go there at all. So if you see photos taken by others with fences, don't go.

A landmark building in Harbin, a typical Byzantine-style building, and the first of the ten most beautiful churches in China. The fame of St. Sophia even surpasses Harbin. It can be said that if you don’t take a photo with St. Sophia, it is equivalent to not having been to Harbin. You can try taking photos with St. Sophia from various angles and at various times.

The St. Sophia Cathedral has now been converted into the Harbin Architecture Art Museum, which displays many precious photos and tells the history of Harbin's changes. You can buy postcards inside the Sophia Cathedral and mail them.

It took about 10 minutes to walk to the St. Sophia Cathedral. Unfortunately, the church is still under repair and cannot be visited. The building curtains outside are blocked and cannot be approached, but the appearance is already spectacular. The interior of the church has been transformed into the Harbin Architecture Art Museum, with nearly a thousand beautiful pictures showing the history, current situation and future of Harbin. It is estimated that it will not reopen until the second half of 2019. St. Sophia Cathedral is the largest Orthodox church in the Far East. It was built in March 1907 and was a military church built before. In the same year, a full-wood structure church was built on the basis of the military church with funds from Russian tea merchants. Four years later, people built a layer of brick wall outside the wooden wall to form a brick-wood structure church. On September 27, 1923, St. Sophia Cathedral was rebuilt for the second time, which took 9 years and was completed on November 25, 1932. After completion, St. Sophia Cathedral was deeply influenced by the Byzantine architectural style and was magnificent. The church is 53.25 meters high, with a construction area of 721 square meters and can accommodate 2,000 people. It is precisely because of such multiple constructions that Hagia Sophia has become elegant and magnificent, with a very elegant and imposing style.

It is a landmark building in Harbin and was built in 1907.



The Byzantine dome is very eye-catching



Located in Sophia Square, Daoli District, about a ten-minute walk from Central Street



The scenery is different during the day and at night. Come visit on the last day.



When I went there, the entire church was under renovation and was closed for business. It is expected to reopen in September 2019.



There is a large square music fountain in front of the church and "square pigeons" are the first choice for taking wedding photos.



On one side is the meeting point for tourist buses to Xuexiang and Yabuli

The St. Sophia Cathedral was built in 1907. It is an Orthodox church built by the Russian army when it entered Northeast China. It has now become a landmark building in Harbin. Tourists who come to Harbin will come here to check in. I especially like the St. Sophia Cathedral in the snow. The fluttering white snow will make its outline clearer and make it look taller and more majestic.

The location of Hagia Sophia is between Zhaolin Street and Toulong Street, opposite to Manhattan Commercial Building. Friends who come to visit the church will take some panoramic photos of the church. It is recommended to take photos at the intersection opposite the church, or at the southwest corner of the square, or on the steps of Manhattan Commercial Building, and the back of the church, as these are better locations with less obstruction and a cleaner background.

It is a pity that the church will be fenced off until September this year due to construction, so we can only admire its sacred elegance from a distance. In my heart, the most romantic is the Hagia Sophia.

If you have the chance, you must bring your loved one to visit Sofia again and listen to the singing of devout believers in the church.

No matter how many pictures I take, they can never fully capture how beautiful he is in my heart!

After walking around the church, my heart was still lingering in the dream for a long time.

The recommended playing time is 1 hour. The square fountain starts with a strong fountain at 7:30 every evening in summer, and then continues to spray slowly until 8:30 every evening for ten minutes.

The candied haws at the door are a bit expensive. It was said to be 15 yuan per string, but when I paid, they asked me for 25 yuan. I suggest you buy it somewhere else.

There are a lot of people taking photos at the main entrance of the church. I suggest you go to the back of the church to take photos. The scenery is also pretty good and there are almost no people.

The church is no longer a place for worship, but an exhibition hall that tells the history of Harbin. The decoration style inside the church is fascinating. There is a place to feed pigeons at the door, and pigeons fly around the church. There are also many shops around the church, selling candied haws, hats, chocolates and other things.

When you come to Harbin, you must visit the Sophia Cathedral. This Orthodox church built in 1907 is one of Harbin's landmarks. Unlike ordinary Catholic churches with pointed roofs, this church has a beautiful onion-shaped dome and the overall appearance is also very beautiful. Unfortunately, it was under maintenance when I went there, so I couldn't go in and was blocked from the outside.

As the largest Orthodox church in Harbin and the Far East, it is difficult for me to describe it with difficult-to-pronounce proper nouns, but popular language is so pale. The windows outside the building and the large and small arches on the doors retain the architectural features of the ancient Roman period, like layers of rainbow cakes, but the arches are more three-dimensional. For Miss Qu, who is used to using wide-angle lenses on weekdays, she regretted not bringing a telephoto lens at this time. For exquisite artistic buildings, the beauty of magnification may be better than the beauty of the panoramic view. Compared with the exterior of Sophia, I prefer the interior of the church. The interior of the church is now used as the Harbin Architecture Art Museum. The black and white photos on the walls tell the various periods in Harbin's history. A lot of powder has fallen off the round arched walls inside the church, revealing a scar-like side. Although it is mottled, the most precious pattern decoration has not been destroyed. This place is exactly the same as it was back then. The real patterns when the church was built are full of the characteristics of the complex Orthodox paintings and are magnificent. The beauty of the interior of Hagia Sophia is no less than its world-renowned appearance. The murals that are faintly visible on the wall, as well as a painting of Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper", the arched wall patterns and various chandeliers are amazing. Standing directly under the dome of the Hagia Sophia, which is not very spacious inside, looking up, the light blue color, the golden chandelier, the pure round dome, the beautiful patterns, and the sunlight coming in from the window, you can fully imagine how beautiful it was back then. The sunlight projected from a dozen or so ingeniously designed skylights, through the faint dust floating in the air, has a sacred light that is close to heaven. Before leaving the church, Teacher Qi finally plucked up the courage to take a photo with me that was not so much a visit! I like this church. Although the square in front of the church was covered with thin ice on that snowy night, freezing and slippery; although the corridor at the entrance was narrow and crowded, and the church was crowded with tourists; although the surrounding area was filled with shops selling tourist souvenirs and the voices of vendors; although it was no longer a church and no longer had a sacred mission, it still charged admission and was just a tourist attraction. But I still liked it very much, perhaps this was the charm of Sofia.

There are pigeons outside the church during the day, and you can buy pigeon feed next to it. The lights at night will be turned off after 21:30 or 22:00, so don't miss the time to take pictures of the night view. Drones are not allowed in the city, but we cleverly found the sightseeing elevator in the building opposite that overlooks the Hagia Sophia.

Located on Central Street in Daoli District, Harbin, St. Sophia Cathedral is the largest Orthodox church in the Far East. It was built in 1907. The church is basically in Byzantine style, and the main dome and bell tower have the traditional Russian "tent top" and "onion head" shapes. Standing in Harbin with its magnificent momentum, St. Sophia Cathedral is a landmark building in Harbin.

You need to buy a ticket to enter the church. I remember it was 30 yuan for adults and half price for students.

The mottled walls inside the church show its age, and the light coming through the roof windows will make you feel extremely peaceful.

It gets dark early in the north, and it gets dark at about 4:30. Sophia Cathedral under the night sky. Under the light, the church is particularly imposing, and the onion-shaped roof is unique.

The most famous church in Harbin, I always think it is very sacred. The first snow of each year is matched with the night view of Sophia Church, which is very beautiful. It is also my most beautiful memory of my hometown. The church is not far from Central Street, you can walk there. There are many shopping malls around, including small commodity wholesale malls, department stores, etc., and the transportation is relatively convenient. There is a charge inside the church, and the price should be around 30. The church started to be repaired in 2018, and the church will not be visible in the winter of 2018-2019.

Walking aimlessly, I came to Hagia Sophia. Hagia Sophia is the most perfectly preserved typical Byzantine building in China. Walking into the square, people were scattered everywhere, some were in a daze, some were chatting, some were selling things, all of them were enjoying themselves. This building with a history of nearly a hundred years stood silently, watching the rise and fall of this city.

Saint Sophia Cathedral is as beautiful as a postcard! This landmark building in Harbin was built in 1907. Now the church has been transformed into an art gallery. Inside the church are various graphic materials on the founding of Harbin. I remember the ticket price was about 15 yuan. Anyway, it is very cheap. You can go in and experience the historical and cultural process of the next city.

Located at No. 88, Toulong Street, Daoli District, Harbin, St. Sophia Cathedral was the military church of the 4th Infantry Division of East Siberia of the Tsarist Russia. After the division withdrew, it was affiliated with the Orthodox Church in Harbin. The rich exotic atmosphere has become a unique landscape in Harbin; it has gone through many storms and is a historical witness and important relic of the Tsarist Russia's invasion of Northeast China.

Hagia Sophia is located opposite the Blue Mosque. Before 1453, it was the main church of the Byzantine Empire. It was then occupied by the Turks and converted into a mosque. This is a famous historical building in Turkey, which was built in 325 AD. After being damaged by wars and a series of reconstructions and expansions, it has become what it is today. It represents a model of Byzantine culture. The mosaic murals in the cathedral allow you to understand the history of the time and appreciate the beauty of Byzantine art.

Opposite the Blue Mosque is Hagia Sophia. In fact, Hagia Sophia is very inexpensive. When we went there, there was construction going on inside and there was no notice at the door. If you don’t buy the Istanbul Museum Pass, the ticket to Hagia Sophia is 40LT/person, which is a bit of a rip-off! In fact, Hagia Sophia is best viewed from the outside! Since I plan to go to Topkapi Palace tomorrow, I bought the Istanbul Museum Pass at the entrance of Hagia Sophia.

Hagia Sophia accounts for half of Harbin's romance. I went to Hagia Sophia once at night and once during the day. There were so many people that I couldn't take good photos by myself. So I spent some money and took a group of travel photos of Catherine the Great, just as a nostalgia. By the way, I feel that the lighting effect at night is better than that during the day.

Harbin's landmark building. After checking in at night, I continued to come during the day. I couldn't take enough photos. Although the appearance is not as majestic as imagined, it is very beautiful.

The walls of Hagia Sophia are all made of red bricks, and are crowned with a huge, full onion dome, which dominates the tent roofs of different sizes on the four wings, forming a master-slave layout.



It is the largest Orthodox church in the Far East. It not only constitutes Harbin's unique exotic cultural landscape, but also is an important treasure witnessing Harbin's modern history. In this city with many religions and complex buildings, anything that has survived a century of wind and rain must be a classic.

In 1903, with the completion and opening of the Middle East Railway, the Russians transferred a division of troops to serve as the railway guards, and in 1907, they built a wooden military church in Harbin - St. Sophia Cathedral. In 1923, the current new church was built next to the wooden church, and it was completed nine years later. St. Sophia Cathedral is about 53.35 meters high and has a construction area of 721 square meters. St. Sophia Cathedral is magnificent and exquisite, and is a typical representative of Byzantine architecture. It is the largest Orthodox church in the Far East, a historical witness of the invasion of Northeast China by Tsarist Russia, and an important treasure for studying the history of Harbin. The walls of the church are all made of red bricks, with a huge dome on top, and tents of different sizes on the four wings, forming a master-slave layout. The spire building at the main entrance is a bell tower, and the seven bronze bells are exactly seven notes, which are struck by well-trained bell ringers with their hands and feet to produce melodious bells. It is the most perfectly preserved typical Byzantine building in China. This building, which was built nearly a hundred years ago, is magnificent, simple and elegant, and full of charming colors. Tickets are 20 yuan/person, and the opening hours are: 8:30-17:00.

I have seen more exteriors of Hagia Sophia before, and few people have taken pictures of the interior. I bought a ¥20 ticket on Meituan, which includes the admission ticket and gifts. You can enter the church without making an appointment by showing the QR code. The interior decoration is actually very old, very contemporary, and very vicissitudes. There will be people playing music on the stage, not religious music, but full of ritual, and everyone can sit at will without any time limit for visiting.

After the visit, you can pick up souvenirs at the cafe behind the church. There are two choices for souvenirs: two postcards or a bookmark, or you can pick it up with the QR code you received before.

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The Sophia Cathedral has completely different feelings at night and during the day. It is mysterious at night and gorgeous during the day. The Central Street is not far from the church. We passed by it three times in a few days and couldn't help taking pictures.

It can be said to be a must-see attraction in Istanbul. If possible, it is best to hire a guide, but it seems that there is no Chinese explanation. Fortunately, we got a Chinese tour group. There are two floors in the church that can be visited. It takes more than 2 hours to visit it slowly.

The church's huge and ethereal dome is truly a masterpiece, and the exquisite architectural craftsmanship inside is equally astonishing. Even the Ottoman King Mehmed II, who invaded this place, was so shocked by its sacred atmosphere that he could not bear to destroy it. He ordered the preservation of the Christian part of the church, including the mosaics of the Virgin Mary and the portraits of Jesus, thus making it a unique church that combines Christianity and Islam.

Hagia Sophia is a religious museum shared by Christians and Muslims. As one of the ten most desirable churches in the world, it became the design template for later Islamic mosques.

This trip to Northeast China was originally scheduled for New Year's Day. I wanted to experience the coldness of Harbin, the beauty of Snow Town, and the tree hangings on Wusong Island. As a result, I didn't go because of work reasons. The flight ticket was booked in November last year and can only be changed within one year. I checked the guide and found that the Ice and Snow World was not open in November, so I simply changed it to summer, thinking that it would be nice to come here to escape the heat. It was still a bit humid and hot when the plane landed and left the airport that night, but the temperature started to drop immediately the next day at the beginning of autumn. It was a refreshing coolness when I walked outside, which gave this trip a lucky start! Sophia Church is a landmark in Harbin. The hotel was booked nearby. I came here to visit it early the next morning. Because it was close, I would pass by here every time I returned to the hotel, so I captured the church in the morning, noon and evening in my camera.

It is a place worth visiting, with different characteristics during the day and at night. There are many pigeons during the day. Many people choose to take wedding photos here. It is also very beautiful to take photos when the lights are turned on at night.

Harbin Sophia Church has now been renamed Architectural Square. The entire building is made of brick and wood without any reinforced concrete. The building is free to visit, but there is a fee to visit the church. The ticket price was 25 yuan 10 years ago.

Not far from Central Avenue is another landmark building in Harbin: St. Sophia Cathedral, which was built in March 1907. The building plan is arranged in the shape of a Greek cross and is influenced by the Byzantine architectural style. The main dome and bell tower have traditional Russian "tent top" and "onion head" shapes.



When we arrived, the church was undergoing a year of repairs and was not open yet. It will reopen after completion at the end of August and you can enter the church to visit. Every detail of Hagia Sophia is very beautiful. It is located on one side of the square and is magnificent.

There are many people taking wedding photos outside, so the scenery is still good. You need a ticket to enter, and the ticket price is very cheap, about 15 yuan. There are guides to provide explanations, but the content is very little. There are many historical photos of Harbin, which are also good to appreciate, but there are not many things. It is enough to watch for 20 minutes.

Hagia Sophia is very close to Central Avenue. You can get there by taking this shortcut from West 14th Street. When I walked past it for the first time, my heart was shocked when Hagia Sophia appeared in my sight with its magnificent and majestic momentum. The word that came to my mind was "perfect". Maybe I have little knowledge and have never seen such a beautiful church O(∩_∩)O. This is a Byzantine building. The most eye-catching part is the full and huge onion-shaped dome. The roof form of typical Russian architectural style is magnificent. The walls of the church are made of red bricks, and there are four tent roofs of different sizes around the dome. There are four doors in and out of the whole church. There are "square pigeons" in the square in front of the church, and there is a musical fountain in the evening.

Unfortunately, the cathedral began to be renovated at the end of 2018, so it is now fenced off and cannot be visited. There are not many "pigeons in the square", only a few scattered around. My husband brought me some bread to feed the pigeons, but I didn't see any pigeons later. We stayed in the square until the lights were turned on. The Hagia Sophia with the lights on looked more beautiful, more dreamy, mysterious and exotic. At that time, I was thinking, how nice it would be if it snowed at this moment~~ It would be so romantic, oh, it's so beautiful just thinking about it~~.

It is said that Harbin is the city with the most existing churches in China. I don't know if it is true. Please correct me. It is precisely because of the existence of these churches that Harbin can give people such an exotic feeling.

I went there a few years ago. It is a local attraction and one of the must-see attractions when visiting Harbin.

After visiting this attraction, I sincerely feel that "you will feel uncomfortable if you don't visit, but you will regret it if you visit."

There are some historical explanations about the church itself, and they sell some souvenirs. There are so many people that it has lost its significance as a church and is just a tourist attraction.

The famous Hagia Sophia, but unfortunately the interior is under renovation and we cannot go inside to visit.

The church was first built in March 1907. It was originally a military church for the 4th Infantry Division of the Eastern Siberian Army of the Tsarist Russia when they built the Middle East Railway. After the second reconstruction in 1932, it became the largest Orthodox church in the Far East. It was closed in 1960 when the main building was destroyed and the murals, bells and crosses inside the church were lost. In 1997, it began to be restored and became the Harbin Architecture Art Museum. It no longer functions as a church, that is, only the outer shell of the church remains. However, it is much better than St. Nicholas Church.

Harbin landmark, only suitable for taking photos, Harbin also has many special churches to visit

It's a very beautiful church, but there are many people taking photos.

Harbin's most well-known attractions, including St. Sophia Cathedral, Central Street, Gogol Street and Laodaowai, are all gathered here.

There were many fairies and princesses who were not afraid of the cold taking photos in front of the church.

Saint Sophia Cathedral, a landmark in Harbin

It is beautiful both during the day and at night, and the Byzantine-style architecture has a strong exotic flavor.

Hagia Sophia is located on Hagia Sophia Square, a very famous check-in spot. 500 meters to the west is Central Street.

It's near the train station. The night view is beautiful at night. If you are lucky, it will be even more beautiful when it snows.

Harbin's tourist destination, Saint Sophia Cathedral, is located in Daowai District

A church worth visiting

Even though I was just taking a photo

The church is really beautiful and very close to Central Street, which is very convenient.

St. Sophia Cathedral, a landmark building in Harbin, is a must-see when visiting Harbin

When I went there, it was under renovation. There were no pigeons in the square and I couldn't visit it, but the night view was beautiful.

The unique Russian-style church feels very tasteful when I see it for the first time

Unfortunately, it was under renovation when I went there, so I could only watch from afar.

I have never been abroad and have seen Europe, but the cathedral here gives me the impression that it is very beautiful and exquisite.

It was first built in the 33rd year of Emperor Guangxu's reign in the Qing Dynasty (1907 AD). It is a Byzantine-style Orthodox church and a landmark building in Harbin.

Feed the pigeons in the square, take some photos, and pretend to be in Russia, haha~

The ancient and majestic buildings must be visited, and it is recommended to go at night.

The Saint Sophia Cathedral, which was built in 1907, is a landmark building in Harbin. Its green onion-shaped dome is very eye-catching. Although this magnificent Byzantine-style building no longer functions as a church, it still attracts many people to visit as the most beautiful exotic-style building in Harbin. Saint Sophia Cathedral was once the largest Orthodox church in the Far East and is currently the most complete Byzantine-style building preserved in China. Although it was renamed "Harbin Architecture Art Museum" in 1997, both locals and tourists prefer to call it "Sophia Cathedral".

I heard about St. Sophia Cathedral from Harbin at night. If you come to Harbin, you must visit here.

A very old and artistic building. It was a former church and now it has become an exhibition.

Harbin's landmark building is really beautiful. It is a typical Byzantine-style church. The square space created by the surrounding modern buildings brings tourists in. As the church is under maintenance, it is a pity that we were not able to enter the building to take a look at its style.

Most people were just outside looking around and taking pictures.

It's really a check-in because the church is under construction and it only takes 5 minutes to take a photo.

After dinner, I took a taxi to Saint Sophia Cathedral. The cathedral was under renovation, so I couldn't get close to it, let alone go inside. When I passed by Harbin in the summer, I remember there were pigeons all over the square, and I never thought I would have to go inside the church. I heard that you can feel the changes in Harbin in modern times inside.

When we arrived at the cathedral, we were stunned. The cathedral was under maintenance and closed, so we could only see it from a distance in the square. Several paintings on the top of the cathedral were also taken down, which was a bit regrettable. But the cathedral still had its charm.

A very distinctive Orthodox church. During the day, there will be many pigeons flying in the square, and at night the lights outside the church will light up, which is very beautiful.

TIPS: St. Sophia Cathedral is under renovation. You can stop by to see it when you are visiting Central Street at night. The exterior of the building is also beautiful.

The Sophia Cathedral in the daytime is more solemn and dignified than at night. The interior of this largest Orthodox church in the Far East is currently being renovated and can only be admired from the outside. The Sophia Square is also very distinctive. It was a bit scary in the dark last night. Fortunately, I came during the day, otherwise it would have been a pity!

Looking for a popular check-in spot, the mottled and cracked exterior walls show that Hagia Sophia is very old and is now closed for repair. Without reading the introduction carefully, I guess it should be a building from the late Qing Dynasty. It was already four o'clock in the afternoon, and as the sun set, the wind in the empty Hagia Sophia Square became stronger and colder.

St. Sophia is indeed more dazzling and beautiful at night. At this moment, the lights of this northern city are on, and it has become a dazzling pearl inlaid in the northeastern border of the motherland.

It was still under renovation when I went there, which was a pity, as I had always wanted to go in and visit.

The Hagia Sophia is a must-see attraction in Harbin. It is currently under renovation. The curtains outside the church have been removed, and you can basically see the whole church. But you still cannot go inside the church to visit. It will take several months to complete the renovation. But you are lucky to be able to see Hagia Sophia like this.

Is there anyone who is as miserable as me when it comes to renovation?😂😂😂😂😂😂

It is under construction. I only saw the upper part at night, but it is magnificent enough.

It was a bit cold at night, and the battery of the camera ran out in an instant, so I just took a picture. But the church is beautiful and spectacular, and it is worth a visit.

It is now open to the public, with nice views, many vendors selling candied haws around, and you can even feed the pigeons!

The building is magnificent, simple and elegant, and full of charming colors. Hagia Sophia is magnificent and exquisite. The church is designed in an east-west Latin cross. The walls are all made of red bricks, and the top is a huge and full onion dome, which dominates the four wings of different sizes of tent roofs, forming a master-slave layout.