Memorial Cathedral of World Peace (世界平和記念聖堂)

The Memorial Cathedral of World Peace, known for being a symbol of world peace, received various donations from Catholic churches worldwide during its construction. The main altar came from Belgium, the pipe organ and the statue of the cross from Germany, and the stained glass from Australia and Mexico. This allows visitors to feel the connection between Hiroshima, the “City of Peace,” and the rest of the world. A pipe organ concert is also held once a month. The hymns played by the pipe organ (a gift from the city of Cologne, Germany) still soothe the hearts of Hiroshima citizens nearly 70 years after its donation.