St Patrick's Church is the main cathedral of the Roman Catholic Church in the Australian state of Victoria and is one of the most beautiful historical monuments.

The cathedral was built between 1858 and 1939 in the Neo-Gothic style.

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Amazing play of colours

The facade of the cathedral is very interesting, combining the dark grey colour of the main part of the building with the predominantly beige colour used on all three towers.

The austere interior of the church is enhanced by the orange glass on the windows, which on sunny days creates an absolutely magical light inside.

Admission and opening hours

St. Patrick's Cathedral is open to the public every day from 7:00-18:00, or 8:00-19:00 on weekends.

Admission is free.

How to get there

The church can be found at the northeastern tip of the city centre and is within a 10-minute walk of the following attractions:

• Parliament of Victoria
• Fitzroy Gardens
• Royal Exhibition Building

The nearest public transport stops are:

• Trams 11, 12, 109 - Albert St/Gisborne St
• Trains/metro - Parliament Station (approx. 250 metres)

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