Kai Delacroix_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)

Kai Delacroix Mar 21,2025

St Mary's Cathedral, located opposite Hyde Park in Sydney, is a historic Catholic church. It stands as Australia's largest and oldest religious building, serving as the seat of the Archbishop of Sydney.

The cathedral is surrounded by various distinctive sculptures that reflect the rich artistic tradition of Western culture.

Location: St Marys Rd, Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
Transportation: Take bus routes 480 or 483 to St Marys Rd Near Cathedral St stop
Admission: Free