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A survey of Shanghai's fairytale castles

Villa MAHLE: a castle in the dream of a little girl

Moller Villa

In 1926, a little English girl living in Shanghai had a very magical dream. In the dream, she owned a castle like Andersen's fairy tale. So the little girl's father, Eric Mahler, decided to build a house according to his daughter's dream. This house not only has his daughter's dream, but also commemorates his early adventure life.

Now, this villa with northern European style has been transformed into a boutique hotel. Everyone has a fairy tale dream in their hearts. Meet the castle once

Address: No.30, Shaanxi South Road, Huangpu District (near Yan'an Road Viaduct)

Transportation: Shaanxi South Road Station of Metro Line 1, walk along Shaanxi West Road for 15 minutes

Romance in Romeo's balcony love story

Romeo balcony

It's very melodious, romantic and poetic. Located at 208 Wukang Road, the yellow building has an Italian style semicircle balcony. Someone once said that it was the balcony Romeo wanted to climb. From then on, everyone called it Romeo's balcony.

This is what Chen danyan described in the article "old house" in "the wind, flowers, snow and moon in Shanghai". When walking here, close your eyes and imagine, will you meet your Romeo here?

Address: No.210 Wukang Road, Xuhui District

Transportation: Shanghai Library Station of Metro Line 10, walk along Hu Nan Road to Wukang Road, about 15 minutes' walk from wangboqun residence children's palace

Wang Boqun residence

Wang Boqun residence

Located at No. 31, Lane 1136, Yuyuan Road, Changning District, Shanghai, it is the residence of Wang Boqun, former Minister of communications of the national government and chairman of Shanghai Daxia University. This is a British Gothic Revival style of the main building, imitating the European medieval castle style.

It was built in 1934, covering an area of 10.78 Mu and costing 300000 silver yuan. In 1935, Wang Boqun and Bao Zhining had a wedding here. Now, this is Changning District Children's palace, children's paradise, this has become the "Castle" where children's dreams sprout

Address: No.31, Lane 1136, Yuyuan Road, Changning District

Metro Line 2, along Jiangsu Yuyuan Road.

The hall of the Virgin Mary of the orthodox church is full of exotic customs

Orthodox Church Hall of the Virgin Mary

It's a historic church, but it's also exotic. Built in 1932, it is one of the only two Orthodox churches in Shanghai. The hall of the Virgin Mary of Eastern Orthodox Church is a Byzantine style church, with peacock blue dome and milky white wall, which is integrated under the blue sky and white clouds.

Every time I see it, I feel like a fairy tale. Standing in the modern building, I feel so happy and beautiful

Address: No.55 Xinle Road, Xuhui District

Transportation: Shaanxi South Road Station of Metro Line 1, 10 minutes walk

Little Red Mansions of the hundred Dynasties

Baidai xiaohonglou

This literary and artistic little red building in Xujiahui Park was the central nerve of Baidai company. The first floor is used for recording and entertainment, and the second floor is the editing room. The third floor is the living room and bedroom of the company's boss. It used to be the recording studio of Oriental Century records company and the first recording studio in Shanghai history. Many classical musicians in Chinese history have left their own voices here. Click to view the source page

The balcony of the little red chamber is also the cradle of song creation. The inspiration of "the fragrance of the night" sung by Li Xianglan comes from this. Chen Gexin's "rose, rose, I love you" which is popular in the United States was also recorded here.

Address: no.811 Hengshan Road, Xuhui District (in Xujiahui Park)

Transportation: No.13 of Xujiahui Station of Metro Line 1, walk 10 minutes along Hengshan Road to the palace like luxury of Sino Soviet friendship building

Sino Soviet friendship building

This Russian classical style building, built in the 1950s, still has an irreplaceable position in the hearts of Shanghai people who are a little older. This is not only because it is the first exhibition hall in Shanghai designed and built by Soviet experts after the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the Soviet Union, but also because for a long time, the top of the building was gilded with five pointed stars It was once a commanding height in Shanghai.

It is said that at that time, there seems to be an unwritten rule in Shanghai's construction industry: the construction height of all buildings should not exceed the shining Venus of the Soviet Union. Now, this is the Shanghai Exhibition Center.

Address: No.1000, middle Yan'an Road, Jing'an District

Transportation: Nanjing West Road Station of Metro Line 2, walk along Nanjing Road for 10 minutes

Tang Town Catholic Church dream church wedding

Tang Town Catholic Church

The blue and white church in Tang town is named as the tomb bridge of the Tang Dynasty. It was built in the 21st year of the reign of Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty. It is the second Catholic pilgrimage site in Shanghai after the hall of the Virgin Mary in Sheshan. In the 29th year of Guangxu reign, Pope Pius x granted a total amnesty to those who came here for pilgrimage.

Did you dream of a wedding in a church?

Address: No.40 Tangzhen street, Pudong New Area

Transportation: Tangzhen station of Metro Line 2, 5 minutes walk

Shanghai little white house

Shanghai little white house

No. 79 Fenyang road is a French Renaissance style building. The whole body is white. The main part is a cylinder with arc-shaped protruding. The floor to floor window with semi-circular arch on the second floor is decorated with relief. The details also show her style.

Because its shape is similar to the White House of the United States, it has the title of "Shanghai little white house". From the original residence of the French Council in the concession to today's Shanghai Institute of Arts and crafts, the small white house witnessed many historical changes

Address: No.79, Fenyang Road, Xuhui District

Transportation: Changshu Road Station of Metro Line 1, 5 minutes walk

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