Century-old cathedral house to rotate 90 degrees
2008-10-09 12:12:43 GMT2008-10-09 20:12:43 (Beijing Time) China Daily
The Priest's House of Fanchuanpu Cathedral is reflected in water in Fuzhou City, East China's Fujian Province, October 8, 2008. As part of a new road plan in Fuzhou, the Cathedral House was moved in two attempts 80 meters eastwards and rotated 26 centimeters so that it will sit on a 90-degree angle from its current position. [CFP]
A contractor talks on a walkie talkie about rotating the Priest's House of Fanchuanpu Cathedral in Fuzhou City, East China’s Fujian Province, October 8, 2008. As part of a new road plan in Fuzhou, the Cathedral House was moved in two attempts 80 meters eastwards and rotated 26 centimeters, so that it will eventually sit on a 90-degree angle from its current position. [CFP]
A construction worker drains rainwater away from the Priest's House of Fanchuanpu Cathedral in Fuzhou City, East China’s Fujian Province, October 8, 2008. As part of a new road plan in Fuzhou, the Cathedral House was moved in two attempts 80 meters eastwards and rotated 26 centimeters, so that it will eventually sit on a 90-degree angle from its original position. [Agencies]
This undated file photo shows the interior of the Fanchuanpu Cathedral in Fuzhou City, East China's Fujian Province. [Agencies]
As part of a new road plan in Fuzhou, the Cathedral House was moved in two attempts 80 meters eastwards and rotated 26 centimeters so that it will sit on a 90-degree angle from its current position.
