Nora Shepherd_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 Shepherd Mar 27,2025

We stopped by to take a look, and coincidentally encountered their prayer service. It was my first time seeing such a formal ceremony with the priest and choir in the central position, all formally dressed, and many people praying inside - I assume this is their regular service? The overall atmosphere was very solemn and dignified.

Since we weren't sure if we could enter during prayer, we waited on the side until it finished before going in. We also weren't certain about photography rules, so we didn't take any pictures. We toured the architecture, and I particularly loved the stained glass windows, though they were too high up to see in detail. The interior is beautiful - I recommend visiting if you have some spare time.