Nora Fitzgerald_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)

Nora Fitzgerald Mar 21,2025

The church interior is beautiful, with stained glass windows adorning both sides of the towering dome - a sight that radiates sacred inviolability.

Sitting quietly in the church, I watch as amber lights illuminate the stained glass. The burning candles flicker gently, while sunlight streaming through the high dome, enhanced by artificial lighting, creates what seems like an eternal sunset. In this moment, regardless of religion or faith, reverence and silence feel most fitting for such an atmosphere.