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1. Regina Coeli Roamn Catholic Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This beautiful Church is Australia'a only Catholic War memorial Church, built to commemorate the alliance between Australia and the United States during World War II. An annual mass is held on the first Sunday in May(known as Coral Sea Sunday) to honor those who fought in the Battle of the Coral Sea, May4-8, 1942. Flags of both nations flank the altar.The Australian Coat of Arms appears in the rear window and on the gate of the communion rail in the Western Chapel or "Australian Chapel". The Eastern Chapel honors the American Coat of Arms on the rear window and the communion rail gate. The exterior towers bear two plaques commemorating "Australia - American Friendship in War and Peace". There are a number of interesting photos and artifacts in the church. All are welcome to come visit and join in the remembrance to honor those who gave so much. The church is in walking distance of the Beverly Hills Train Station. And is 17 kms south of Sydney Central business district.
2. St Dominic's Parish
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Ginty012 - Melbourne, Australia
Attended a family funeral here. Impressive old bluestone church with tall spire at the front. Spacious interior with beautiful stained glass windows. Located on busy Riversdale Rd but plenty of parking in the rear car park and side street.
3. Richmond Catholic Parish
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
St Ignatius Church is an awe-inspiring building, one of the largest churches in Victoria outside of the Melbourne CBD. Due to Richmond's relative poverty in days gone by, it took many years to complete St Ignatius. The church is built in Gothic Revival style. The main building material is bluestone, the material favored by 19C institutional architects. St Ignatius is in Church St, Richmond's highest point. The stained glass is magnificent. The church is named for St Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus, better known as the Jesuits. The Jesuits built their churches for the ages.
4. St Mathews Church
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By lisajes - Greater Sydney, Australia
A self-guided audio walk called 'Windsor Heritage Walk' on the Cya On The Road app led us here! Loved the historic town and enjoyed the atmosphere very much! If you are visiting Windsor, you should include the walking tour in your itinerary!
5. St Paul's Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,408 reviews
St Paul's Anglican Cathedral is a beautiful, historic building, situated in the centre of the City of Melbourne, Australia. It is a place of worship and prayer. St Paul's is built on the site where the first public Christian services in Melbourne were led by Dr Alexander Thomson in 1836. Soon afterwards a small wooden chapel was built elsewhere, and the area became a corn market until 1848, when it was made available for the building of the bluestone St Paul's Parish Church. Consecrated in 1852, this Church was used until 1885, when it was demolished to make way for the present Cathedral. The decision to build on the site of the existing church was made because of its proximity to the railway and soon to be completed cable tramway service.The Swanston Street and Flinders Street corner remains one of Melbourne's busiest intersections today, ensuring the Cathedral is a place at the heart of city life.
Reviewed By WorldTravla7 - Cairns, Australia
Right in the Melbourne CBD just a stones throw from Federation Square on Flinders St is the magnificent and iconic St Paul’s Cathedral. Even if you are not religious I’d recommend going along to a Sunday service just to witness the whole package of St Paul’s (Neo-Gothic architecture, built in 1880) with its twin spires & high ceiling, intricate mosaic work and stain glass storybook windows together with full choir, church music (church bells and pipe organ) and sermon. It is a solemn experience and really quite something. Entry is free. You have to pay to take photos (I learnt this after the fact!).
6. St Patrick's Cathedral
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4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By craftykathy1602 - Sydney, Australia
This wonderful historic church was gutted by fire, and a beautiful job has been done of creating a modern place of peace and worship filled with natural light, encased in the original sandstone facade and stained glass. Perfect for the modern Parramatta in the cradle of modern Australia
7. St Mary's Catholic Church
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4.5 based on 211 reviews
Reviewed By 669jackiw
There are guides to explain different aspects of the architecture. There is an interesting history to the painted ceiling.
8. Catacomb Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 256 reviews
An Underground church named after the Catacombs in Rome. A place of serenity where week by week we tell others the great news that Jesus still forgives sin for those who seek him.
Reviewed By GlobalAdventureTrips - Adelaide, Australia
Nice experience visiting this underground church in Coober Pedy. Loved the structure & cool climate inside. Fascinating information provided by our Oasis tour guide. Was so interesting that I forgot to take pictures!
9. Christ Church Cathedral
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4.5 based on 237 reviews
Reviewed By sirbaden - Swansea, Australia
An amazing place to capture some amazing views of Newcastle and the coastline. The hills to access the cathedral are steep so walkers be aware!
10. Christ Church Cathedral Darwin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 86 reviews
Built in 1977 as part of the renewal of Darwin following the devastation of Cyclone Tracy, Christ Church Cathedral incorporates elements of the old cathedral and modern design. This award-winning building is home to a congregation of people equally committed to drawing from the rich resources of the historic Anglican tradition and finding innovative ways of sharing God's love with all regardless of age, race, sex, marital or family status, sexual orientation, ability or wealth.
Reviewed By LeanneW362 - Macleod, Australia
I decided to attend a service in lieu of just visiting the church. The congregation were friendly and were happy to show off their church. The building is beautiful and is a testament to a marriage of Anglican and Indigenous cultures. Well worth the visit either to worship or just to observe.
