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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)

Valentina Fairfax Mar 25,2025

St. Mary's Cathedral, also known as the Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral, is the spiritual home of the Catholic community. It serves as the seat of the Sydney Archbishop and was built on the site of Sydney's first Catholic church. It's Australia's largest and oldest religious building, located at the corner of College Street and Prince Albert Road, right across from Hyde Park.