**Ōura Cathedral (Ōura Church)** is a historic Catholic church in **Nagasaki, Japan**, located in the **Ōura district**. Built in the **1860s**, it is the **oldest surviving Christian church in Japan**. The church is dedicated to the **26 Martyrs of Japan**, early Christians executed in 1597. It’s famous for its **Gothic-style architecture**, stained glass, and its role in revealing the survival of Japan’s “Hidden Christians.” Today, it is part of the **UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Nagasaki region**.
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