Top Things to do in Melbourne
What to do and see in Melbourne, Victoria: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites
Lovely, laid-back Melbourne has something for everyone: family fare, local and international art, haute boutiques, multicultural dining, Australian and Aboriginal history, spectator sports, and pulsing, swanky nightlife. Cruise on the free City Circle Tram loop to check out unique attractions like the Royal Botanical Gardens and the Healesville Sanctuary, which buzzes with local animal species.
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1. 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!).
2. St. Patrick's Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,568 reviews
Reviewed By MarcusGB9
Was Easter week, so many high Masses, and special events in this Blue stone Catholic Cathedral. A New Archbishop, and a great feel around the drive now in force here. Attended several services and the music, Organ, orchestra, choir, were simply superb. Smaller than some Cathedrals as in Sydney, but has a greater feel of intimacy, and was beautifully kept, flowers for Easter, and stunning yet simple decor. Set in Beautiful grounds and parks nearby, picturesque against the blue or grey sky, it is a very special place with a great presence. Well worth a visit to experience The Catholic Tradition, and a place of spirit, quietness open for everyone.. Sunday Solemn Mass 11am, when there The Archbishop is present and it always has a choir and music, and is something wonderful, even if you go to hear the music and choir. Central, so easy 5 mins walk from Collins St.
3. St Thomas Aquinas' Church
4. St. Francis Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By 619je - Keysborough, Australia
St Francis Church is one of the oldest Catholic churches in Melbourne. It is also very busy; Mass is said almost around the clock. It is a favourite church for city workers.
5. ISKCON Melbourne (Hare Krishna Temple)
6. St. Peter's Church
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By 619je - Keysborough, Australia
St Peters Eastern HIll dates from the 1840s, before most buildings in Melbourne were even thought of. St Peters is a High Church congregation. It is involved in missionary work within the city of Melboune. At the moment, it is delivering food packages to young people impoverished by the corona virus pandemic.
7. St. Augustine Church
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By Crystalline4u - Traralgon, Australia
This humble and beautiful church has an amazing history that is significant for the city. The original land grant of 2 acres was made to the Church in 1850 in the area bounded by Spencer and Collins Streets. The first St Augustines was a timber building erected on the site in 1853 and was the third church in the City of Melbourne. The building of the present church commenced in 1869 with the foundation stone being laid by Bishop Goold on 5 December 1869. The sanctuary and sacristies were added in 1884, and the church tower was completed in its present form in 1929. So what will you expect to find at the church? A church with a garden to one side...the area seems quite rural as the church is set back from the street. Land being particularly sought after in this part of Melbourne... it seems to be quite generously allocated to this church. With sandstone dressings upon bluestone, this Gothic style is instantly appealing. It is easy to locate if you leave Southern Cross station simply wander up the street and it's on the right hand side. It's a beautiful feature in this busy part of the city.
