St Davids Cathedral, Anglican cathedral in St David's, Wales
The cathedral rises 38 meters high and stretches across the grounds, featuring Gothic architecture with pointed arches and ribbed vaults throughout the structure.
Founded in 1101, the cathedral stands on the site where Saint David established a monastery in the 6th century among the valleys of Pembrokeshire.
The cathedral maintains daily worship services in both English and Welsh languages, preserving centuries-old traditions of Anglican liturgical practices.
Visitors can access the cathedral through guided tours that explain the architectural elements, religious artifacts, and historical significance of different sections.
The cathedral contains the shrine of Saint David, which survived the Reformation and remains a destination for religious pilgrims from across Britain.
Location: Pembrokeshire
Inception: 12 century
Architects: John Nash, George Gilbert Scott
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Elevation above the sea: 30 m
Height: 38 m
Made from material: sandstone
Website: https://stdavidscathedral.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.88194,-5.26778
Latest update: May 11, 2025 14:16
Wales features a region with three national parks, including Brecon Beacons and the Pembrokeshire coast park, as well as fortresses like Conwy and Caernarfon castles built by Edward I in the 13th century, and religious buildings such as St. David's Cathedral. The coastline alternates between red sandstone cliffs, sandy beaches, and islands like Anglesey, while the inland reveals mountains, lakes, and valleys such as the Elan Valley with its historic dams. Welsh towns preserve their architectural heritage, with Cardiff as the capital. The Gower Peninsula offers limestone cliffs and sea caves, Tintern Abbey has been a Cistercian monastery since 1131, and Powis Castle features terraced gardens. Former mining regions and botanical sites reflect the country's industrial and cultural evolution.
Whitesands Bay
2.4 km
Chapel of St Non
1.1 km
St Davids Bishops Palace
173 m
Porthclais
1.8 km
Clegyr Boia
1.5 km
Porth-y-Tŵr
62 m
Ebeneser Welsh Independent Chapel
171 m
Castell Penpleidiau
1.8 km
Tabernacl Chapel
124 m
St Non's Well
1.1 km
Chapel of Our Lady & St. Non
1.1 km
Oriel y Parc
519 m
Former Church School,Quickwell Hill
139 m
Penporthclais
1.7 km
Pont Penarthur,B4583,Penarthur
1 km
Pont Y Gwrhyd,Rhodiad Y Brenin
2.5 km
St Davids Library
160 m
St. David's Cathedral Hall (formerly Chapel Of St.mary's College) & Attached Cloister Ruins,the Cathe
73 m
Treleddyd Fawr,Treleddyd Fawr
2.5 km
Pont Y Penyd,The Cathedral Close
324 m
Brecon House
172 m
Menai,Including Garden Walls,Gates & Railings, Cross Square
162 m
Well-Head opposite Rhosson Farm
2.3 km
The City Cross,cross Square (in Centre)
177 m
Nos.22 & 23 Cross Square (Cartref Restaurant)
140 m
Rhosson Uchaf/Rhosson Farmhouse
2.3 km
Bethel Chapel
2.2 km
The Close Wall (formerly Listed With Porth Y Twr) The Cathedral Close
143 mReviews
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