St Paul's Cathedral

St Paul's Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in the City of Melbourne, Australia, built from sandstone and bluestone in the Gothic Revival style and reaching a height of 315 feet (96 meters). The facade and interior display polychromatic brickwork, patterned floor tiles, and mosaics that spread across banded rows of stone throughout the structure.

Construction began in 1880 following a design by architect William Butterfield, who proposed a Gothic Revival form with detailed stonework. The spires were completed only between 1926 and 1932, finishing the appearance of the cathedral more than five decades after the foundation was laid.

The building serves the Anglican community as a center for worship and sacred music, with a professional choir supporting the liturgy. Visitors can experience how this choral tradition fills the church interior with multi-part harmonies, especially during the regular evening prayers on weekdays.

The cathedral opens on weekdays between 10 AM and 3 PM for visitors who can explore the interior at their own pace. Guided tours explain architectural details and offer orientation within the space, making it easy to navigate even without prior knowledge.

The bell tower houses twelve historic bells from 1889, played according to the English tradition of change ringing. These bells first sounded during a ceremony marking the departure of the Governor of Victoria, a moment that highlighted the connection between church and public life in the city.

Location: City of Melbourne

Inception: 1926

Architects: William Butterfield

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Height: 96 m

Accessibility: Dostępne dla wózków inwalidzkich

Made from material: sandstone, bluestone

Address: Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

Opening Hours: Poniedziałek-Piątek 10:00-18:00; Sobota 10:00-17:00; Niedziela 07:30-18:00

Phone: +61396534333

Website: https://cathedral.org.au

GPS coordinates: -37.81685,144.96738

Latest update: December 13, 2025 16:22