Saint Marys Cathedral

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  • Address: St Marys Rd, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
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  • Timings: 08:30 am - 05:00 pm Details
  • Phone: +61-292200400
  • Time Required: 02:00 Hrs
  • Tags: Church, Religious Site, Family And Kids
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The St. Mary’s Cathedral is almost the largest church in Australia which is also the home to the Archbishop of Sydney. The church is regarded as a Minor Basilica, and is very favourably located in central Sydney. Its structural speciality is in its exceptional twin spires. It bears numerous holy and religious relics and articles. The highly decorated and sculptured walls also bear the beautiful oil paintings of the internationally famous Stations of the Cross.

The walls in the western section are adorned by the Pieta of Michelangelo in marble. The aisle of the church bears the Grave of the Unknown Soldier, which was previously placed in the crypt. The floor of the crypt is decorated with marble. There are elite groups of choir and musical performers, as well as numerous variations of pipe organs and church bells that make the cathedral a buzzing musical centre. The Cathedral preserves the burial ground of the Third Roman Catholic Archbishop of Sydney, St. Patrick Francis Moran.

Saint Marys Cathedral Travel Tips

  • The Cathedral is extensively decorated with channel windows made of stained glass and highlighted and featured by skylight along with lighting.
  • Do not miss the western transept rose window rises behind organ pipes. It is simply breathtakingly beautiful.

Saint Marys Cathedral Hours

  • Mass timings: 6.45am, 1.10pm, 5.30pm (Choral Mass Monday to Thursday during School term time)
  • Saturday 9.00am, 12.00pm
  • Sunday 7.00am, 9.00am, 10.30am (Solemn Choral Mass), 6.00pm (Youth Mass)
  • Public Holidays 12noon

How to Reach Saint Marys Cathedral

  • Nearest train station: St. James Station
  • Nearest Bus Station: College St Near Prince Albert Rd

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  • Saint Marys Cathedral Address: St Marys Rd, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
  • Saint Marys Cathedral Contact Number: +61-292200400
  • Saint Marys Cathedral Timing: 08:30 am - 05:00 pm
  • Best time to visit Saint Marys Cathedral(preferred time): 09:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Time required to visit Saint Marys Cathedral: 02:00 Hrs
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  • 14.05% of people who visit Sydney include Saint Marys Cathedral in their plan

  • 47.73% of people start their Saint Marys Cathedral visit around 12 PM - 1 PM

  • People usually take around 2 Hrs to see Saint Marys Cathedral

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83.33% of people prefer to travel by car while visiting Saint Marys Cathedral

People normally club together Chinese Garden Of Friendship and Kings Cross while planning their visit to Saint Marys Cathedral.

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