Introduction to the Catholic Church: Xuanhua Catholic Church is located at "Guo Wuzhai" on Pailou West Street. It was built in the eighth year of Tongzhi in the Qing Dynasty (1869 AD). The overall layout of the lobby is cross-shaped, with a brick, wood, and bluestone structure. It is a Gothic-style building with a ridge height of 21 meters and two bell towers with a peak height of 26 meters. There are three altars in the north of the church, the main altar on the front, and a Joseph altar on the east and west sides. There are railings under the altar, and the length from the rear end of the altar to the railing is 14 meters. Inside the railing is where the priest performs mass and the sacraments are performed, and outside the railing is where the believers chant scriptures and pray. There are 11 doors in the whole hall that can be entered and exited at the same time.

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