Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, Modern Catholic cathedral in Liverpool, United Kingdom
Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral is a brick Catholic cathedral at the northern end of Hope Street in Liverpool. The construction rests on a circular plan with a pointed tower rising into the sky.
Edwin Lutyens designed an initial project in 1930 that was never realized. Frederick Gibberd received the commission later and completed the present building in 1967.
Locals sometimes call the building Paddy's Wigwam because of its cone shape and the Catholic community it serves. Services take place regularly and choirs sing during special occasions beneath the colored light from the glass panels.
Guided tours take place daily and access is through the main entrance on Brownlow Hill. The crypt can also be visited and shows occasional exhibitions.
The construction holds 27000 glass pieces arranged in a circular pattern that cast colored light into the interior space. The design was completed in less than five years, which is very fast for a cathedral.
Location: Liverpool
Inception: 1962
Architects: Edwin Lutyens, Frederick Gibberd
Architectural style: modern architecture
Made from material: brick
Address: Metropolitan Cathedral, Cathedral House, Mount Pleasant, Liverpool L3 5TQ
Website: http://liverpoolmetrocathedral.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 53.40472,-2.96889
Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:57
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