St Mary's Star of the Sea Cathedral, Catholic cathedral in Darwin, Australia
The cathedral features a 58-meter parabolic arch made of ferro-cement and includes a 25-meter bell tower with modern architectural elements.
During World War II, the first church of St Mary served as the military chaplaincy headquarters for Australian troops stationed in Darwin.
The cathedral contains a painting by Karel Kupka depicting the Madonna and Child as Australian Aborigines, measuring 1.3 meters in height.
The building incorporates vertical ventilation through clerestory windows and broad aisles with openable glass sections to maintain temperature control.
The first foundation stone originated from Rum Jungle, the location of the Northern Territory's first uranium mine, blessed in 1958.
Location: City of Darwin
Website: https://darwin.catholic.org.au
GPS coordinates: -12.45906,130.83827
Latest update: March 9, 2025 01:55
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