Built from bluestone and sandstone, St Patrick’s Cathedral is a leading example of Gothic-revival architecture, built in stages between 1858 and 1940.
St Patrick’s is the tallest and largest church building in Australia. It is also a place of worship, prayer and reflection.
Situated on the borders of the city centre, the towering central spire of the cathedral reaches an impressive 105 metres into the Melbourne sky, with a further two spires topping out at 61 metres each.
Entering the building, you will be awed by the colours and shapes cast by its beautiful stained-glass
windows
We lighted the candles and prayed
Interior View
St Patrick’s Cathedral is a short walk from central Melbourne, and is across the road from Flinders Street Station, the city’s main train depot.
Entry is free of charge, and we strolled around the Cathedral. We visited the Cathedral shop to pick up some Catholic items. We even had a delightful conversation with the person tending to the shop. He is a Singaporean whose family migrated to Melbourne. We attended evening mass at the Cathedral the following Saturday.
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