St Paul's Cathedral, Anglican cathedral in City of Melbourne, Australia.
The sandstone cathedral displays intricate Gothic architecture with polychromatic brickwork, patterned floor tiles, mosaics, and banded stonework across its structure.
The construction of St Paul's Cathedral started in 1880 under architect William Butterfield's design, with the spires completed between 1926 and 1932.
The cathedral maintains a tradition of daily choral Evensong services and hosts a professional choir that performs during Sunday ceremonies and special occasions.
Visitors can explore the cathedral from Tuesday to Saturday between 10 AM and 3 PM, with guided tours explaining its architectural features and historical significance.
The bell tower contains twelve bells from 1889 used for change ringing, first activated during a ceremony for the departure of Victoria's Governor.
Location: City of Melbourne
Inception: 1926
Architects: William Butterfield
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Height: 96 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Made from material: sandstone, bluestone
Address: 202 Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 3000 Melbourne
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00-18:00; Saturday 10:00-17:00; Sunday 07:30-18:00
Phone: +61396534333
Website: https://cathedral.org.au
GPS coordinates: -37.81685,144.96738
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:48
Melbourne combines historic heritage and nature across several notable sites. The Queen Victoria Market, established in 1878, spans seven hectares and offers fresh products and local crafts. The Royal Botanic Gardens have housed over 8,500 plant species on 36 hectares since 1846. Flinders Street Station, built in 1910, marks the city center with its French architecture and green dome. Federation Square covers 3.2 hectares and hosts the Arts Centre, NGV Gallery, and restaurants. The surrounds of Melbourne provide various destinations. The Great Ocean Road stretches 243 kilometers between Torquay and Allansford, along limestone cliffs and rock formations of the Twelve Apostles. St Kilda is popular for its beach, pier, and Luna Park, an amusement park dating back to 1912. Phillip Island is a 100 km² natural reserve where penguins return to the coast each evening, and the island also hosts seal colonies. The Melbourne Museum displays natural history collections and Aboriginal culture, while the Eureka Tower offers views of the city from 297 meters high.
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