Felix Donovan_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)

Felix Donovan Mar 22,2025

The church's exterior design is quite distinctive, and its interior decoration is beautiful, especially the stained glass windows - each panel tells a biblical story. The church is open to the public for free, and when we visited, there were only a few people praying inside. It was extremely quiet, and we walked very softly to avoid disturbing others. As we left the church, we were blessed with rays of sunlight breaking through the clouds (known as "Jesus light"), creating a stunning scene. Such a beautiful church definitely deserves a thorough visit.