Sydney, Australia
St Marys Rd
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+61 292200400
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Incredible landmark to visit in Sydney. If you have a chance to pass near Hyde Park, it is good to get closer to take a photo of it. This Cathedral is so gorgeous. If you are religious or not, you should make it a point to check out the Cathedral. It is also a famous wedding photo place. The cathedral really took my breath away,very beautiful in the details. There are plenty of food trucks around to grab something to eat. Close to public transportation as well. Fantastic architecture, it's a must go place in the Sydney's city tour. Reasonable walk and enjoy the scenes inside and outside of the church. Highly recommend to anyone !
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I love St Mary's Cathedral and I go there quite a bit for rest and spiritual recharge. It's not only visually beautiful, it just feels great and the staff there are wonderful. Priests have even given me a personal blessing. LOVE IT!
The Cathedral Church and Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Mother of God, Help of Christians (colloquially, St Mary's Cathedral) is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney and the seat of the Archbishop of Sydney, currently Anthony Fisher OP. It should not be confused with the nearby, later, Anglican St Andrew's Cathedral. It is dedicated to the "Immaculate Mother of God, Help of Christians", Patroness of Australia and holds the title and dignity of a minor basilica, bestowed upon it by Pope Pius XI on 4 August 1932.St Mary's has the greatest length of any church in Australia (although it is neither the tallest nor largest overall). It is located on College Street near the eastern border of the Sydney central business district in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. Despite the high-rise development of the central business district, the cathedral's imposing structure and twin spires make it a landmark from every direction. In 2008, St Mary's Cathedral became the focus of World Youth Day 2008 and was visited by Pope Benedict XVI who consecrated the new forward altar. The cathedral was designed by William Wardell and built from 1866 to 1928. It is also known as St Mary's Catholic Cathedral and Chapter House, Saint Mary's Cathedral and St Mary's Cathedral. The property was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 3 September 2004.Sydney was established as a penal settlement on 26 January 1788 in the name of King George III by Captain Arthur Phillip, for prisoners transported from Britain. Many of the people to arrive in Sydney at that time were military, some with wives and family; there were also some free settlers. The first chaplain of the colony was the Reverend Richard Johnson of the Church of England. No specific provision was made for the religious needs of those many convicts and settlers who were Roman Catholics.
Nice place to take the kids. The Cathedral is very beautiful. Nice sitting area close by.
Most famous landmarks in Sydney city right opposite Hyde Park. It's the grandest cathedral in Sydney and widely visited by tourists. Took hundreds of years to build and I remember when the finals people was put up a few years ago. Very popular for wedding photographers stand outside on the steps it must be the most over photographed wedding thing in the city. You can also visit inside but if you want to bring a camera there is a compulsory donation at the door. Wide open areas outside for the kids to play if they like
The spiritual home of the Catholic faith in Australia. A beautiful, majestic cathedral. A wonderful place for prayer and attending Holy Mass. The acoustics are excellent
Absolutely stunning place to visit. A beautiful church to get married in too.
St Mary's Cathedral is probably my favourite "go-to" Cathedral in Sydney of all time. It is truly an extraordinary and historic place to visit. The view from the outside astonishes me. It is one marvellous and mesmerising piece of Gothic architecture, both inside and out, a must-see masterpiece! Words cannot describe how beautiful it is. The interior is just as spectacular. Not only are you surrounded by the scintillating and richly decorated mosaic stained glass windows, the ornate design of the altar and devotional objects, but the statues are also so meticulously carved and well-developed. Everything is remarkably preserved from top to bottom wherever you turn, packed with memorable moments in history. If you are in Sydney, you must come and visit this place. Believe me, you are in for a treat. Happy exploring!
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