St. Mary's Cathedral

"At the front of the cathedral stand statues of Cardinal Moran and Archbishop Kelly, two Irishmen who were prominent in Australia's Roman Catholic Church." Full review

"Built to last, this 106m-long Gothic Revival megalith was begun in 1868, consecrated in 1905 and substantially finished in 1928, but the massive, 75m-high spires weren’t added until 2000." Full review

"St. Mary’s is a trip – it’s a grand sandstone cathedral that looms over the eastern edge of Hyde Park." Full review

"Welcome to Australia's oldest Catholic institution and one of the largest cathedrals in the country" Full review

"Don’t miss the cathedral’s crypt, which is decorated with a beautifully designed terrazzo floor depicting the six days of Creation." Full review

"Find an oasis of tranquillity in the heart of the city at this magnificent church, the spiritual home of Sydney's Catholic community and the seat of the archbishop of Sydney." Full review

"Sydney's most impressive place of worship, built for its large population of Irish convicts, is a giant sandstone and stained-glass construction between the Domain and Hyde Park" Full review