Introduction Located at the southern end of Hebei District, it was once the center of the Italian Concession in Tianjin’s modern history and has a history of nearly a hundred years. The original streets and buildings have largely retained their original appearance, making it the largest and only Italian cultural hub in China and even Southeast Asia to date, featuring architectural styles from various periods of Italy.
The area is surrounded by the former residences of many notable historical and modern figures, such as Liang Qichao’s Ice-Drinking Studio, the former home of Li Shutong, Cao Yu’s residence, and the residences of Yuan Shikai and Feng Guozhang. It boasts profound historical and cultural significance and great potential for development and utilization.
The pedestrian paths in the area are paved with Italian-style cobblestones and patterned bricks, and all street lamps feature European designs; road signs, telephone booths, and trash bins are all designed in the Italian style. The area includes craft shops such as clothing streets, leather goods streets, hotel streets, and entertainment streets, as well as churches and schools for the children of expatriates, financial institutions...
Hebei District, Tianjin
Tianjin Haihe Italian Style Street isAAAA-rated attraction
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