Aurora Cunningham_St Marys Cathedral_Attractions

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- St Mary's Cathedral

· Located opposite Hyde Park, this is the seat of Sydney's Archbishop and is known as the Mother Church of Australian Catholicism.
· Built from local sandstone, the cathedral features Gothic architecture with pointed arches, reminiscent of medieval European cathedrals.
· The famous Moroccan priest's floor pattern in the underground crypt features intricate Genesis-themed mosaics made from colored stone fragments, renowned worldwide for its craftsmanship.
· St Mary's Cathedral is famous for its high-standard music and choir, internationally recognized as one of the world's finest, regularly performing on tour.
· Visitor guidelines: No mobile phones, no hats, photography allowed but without flash.

Transportation
Take bus 480 or 483 to St Marys Rd Near Cathedral St stop

Admission
Free

Tips:
Free guided tours are available after 10:30 AM every Sunday.

Opening Hours
06:30-18:30 (January 1 - December 31, Monday-Friday)
06:30-19:00 (January 1 - December 31, Saturday-Sunday)

Aurora Cunningham Mar 20,2025

Returning to St. Mary's Cathedral for the Christmas light show was truly spectacular. I'm amazed by the creativity and artistic talent of the designers. Though I've visited more than a dozen churches, and St. Mary's didn't particularly stand out during my daytime visit, it transformed completely at night. They projected colorful lights onto the cathedral's facade, making it the most dazzling church I've ever seen. What's most impressive is how perfectly the projected details blend with the cathedral's architecture - it's incredibly creative.