Church by the Bridge, Anglican church in Kirribilli, Australia.
Church by the Bridge, also known as St John the Baptist Church, is an Anglican church in Kirribilli, New South Wales, Australia, built in the Romanesque Revival style. The building features rounded arches and detailed stonework, and sits close to the harbor in a residential part of the suburb.
The church was built in the 1880s, designed by an architect who was active in Sydney at that time. The congregation eventually separated from a neighboring parish and formed its own independent community.
The name
The church is in Kirribilli and easy to reach on foot from the local ferry wharf. Services are held regularly and visitors are generally welcome to attend, though it is worth checking in advance if a private event is scheduled.
The informal name "Church by the Bridge" refers to the nearby Sydney Harbour Bridge, which looms over this part of Kirribilli. From certain angles around the building, the bridge appears directly behind the church, making it a spot that photographers often notice.
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