St Mary's Cathedral, Wellington, Gothic Revival cathedral in Wellington, New Zealand
The cathedral spans 33 meters in length, 18 meters in width, and reaches a height of 32 meters with its Gothic Revival architectural elements.
Philippe Viard, the first Bishop of Wellington, established the foundation stone in 1850, leading to the cathedral's completion and opening in December 1851.
The cathedral contained religious artworks, including a gilded statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary positioned at the tower's summit, visible across Wellington.
The original cathedral served the Catholic community until 1898, when a fire started by a workman in the tower destroyed the entire structure.
The cathedral's construction utilized native New Zealand timber, including tōtara and rimu, incorporating local materials into European architectural design.
Location: Wellington
Inception: 1851
Founders: Philippe Viard
Architects: Christian Toxward
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Website: http://mcshwellington.org
GPS coordinates: -41.27667,174.77611
Latest update: March 6, 2025 17:20
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