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.See more..
Missed stopping the last time in town but made sure to visit this trip! My mate was amazed I wanted to stop but after walking in his jaw dropped and was glad I insisted on the stop. The church dates back to 1913 and has the magnificent tall tower which dominates the streetscape. But the interior murals are the star attraction. Done by an Italian artist (Franceso Floreani) in 1931, they may not match the old masters or the Sistine Chapel but are great in a country Victorian town and a tribute to the Parish forefathers. I've seen the Sistine & numerous European Cathedrals and I rate St Mary's up with the best of them. The purgatory section was worth the visit, eerie!!See more..
4.0St Kilian's Church(33 reviews) - Largest wooden church in Australia Churches & Cathedrals
St Kilian is a Catholic church, built in Gothic Revival style. It is the largest wooden church in Australia, and one of the largest wooden churches in the world. It has had a varied ecclesiastical career and now functions as a parish church. The interior is finely detailed; it is one of the foremost churches in Bendigo.See more..
St Paul's, in its initial form, dates from 1868 when Bendigo was a thriving city built on gold. The Cathedral was at first a parish church, and became a Cathedral in 1981. The cathedral is built of red brick, with sandstone facings, in neo-Gothic style.. The cathedral is decorated in Anglican High Church style. The church as closed for 7 years as it was structurally unsound. The church's treasure, its bells, have had limited use due to architectural issues. St Paul's has an active parish life, and acts as a mother Church for the Bendigo diocese.See more..
4.0Uniting Church(14 reviews) - Great venue for the QMF Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
Saw Tuck Shop Ladies perform at this church at the recent QMF. A lovely church with good acoustics it was an enjoyable experience.See more..
This church is quite imposing - it will most certainly capture your attention. Built in 1908 of a Romanesque style. In fairly recent times, 1989, there was a fire that did a great deal of damage to the building and it had to be restored. In 2006 the restorations were finally completed. It is the best example of the ecclesiastical work of the firm of Kempson and Conolly, which specialised in church design. Its design in red brick, described by the architects as "Australian Romanesque", also shows Spanish Baroque influences. The 'wavy' parapet to the sides is most unusual. The original interior featured an ornate curved pressed metal ceiling painted bronze with relief work in verdigris. ( the metal ceilings were destroyed in the fire)See more..
This is another of the churches in town that will catch your eye... there are several, but this gorgeous church is quite eye-catching. It doesn't hurt that it is amidst an area with other historic buildings... so you will get to see other lovely old buildings if you visit this church, just by crossing the road. It has been designed by David Relph Drape and built from local schist with granite dressings. The nave was opened in 1861 and the building progressively enlarged until 1889. It consists of a nave, chancel, western porch, organ chamber and vestry. The interior is of particular note for the splendid east window dating from 1864, the work of accomplished artist John Lyon; other windows include the signed work of William Montgomery. When I visited, I could enter the front entry area but not visit the inside of the church... which is another Covid restriction that we all have to endure, but still it's worth taking a walk around this stunning church.See more..
4.5St Augustine's Church(8 reviews) - Lovely location for our son and fiancées wedding Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
I have never reviewed a church before but St Augustine's is a beautiful church and ideal for small weddings in this areaSee more..
This blue stone church was opened in 1862 and it replaced a controversial wooden structure that had been destroyed by police in 1855. Originally constructed on a simple plan it was enlarged and the tower was added between 1868-72. The chancel and organ chamber were added in 1892. This is a stunning church... it's quite narrow to look at, with a beautiful entrance into the grounds. It captures a romantic side of you... if I was the type to get married in a church, this would be where I would want it to be... the backdrop of this architecturally beautiful church speaks to you.See more..
4.5St Peter's Church(6 reviews) - Geometric decorated gothic windows Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
St Peter’s Roman Catholic Church has stood on the slopes of Wombat Hill for over 150 years... in an area that has a lot of churches, this one really stands out. It has extensive grounds and the residence next to it. The church was designed by the architect William Wardell (1823 – 1899) in a manner strongly influenced by the English architect Charles Hansom. This is substantial stone building and clearly the wealth of the goldfields in the area is how this was funded. It's grounds are worth strolling around and they are open to the public to enter.See more..
Not quite sure about the history of the church....but absolutely a landmark when you visit the town....this building is fantastic and just bring you back to 1800s.....Really charactistic and worthwhile a visit or a least or walk-by......See more..
Nagambie can trace its history back to explorer Thomas Mitchell who crossed the Goulburn River to the South West, and the location became Mitchellstown in the 1830’s. Overlanders followed in his footsteps and used the same river crossing, as did the postman on the mail route from Melbourne to Sydney, established in 1838. The Foundation stone for this church was laid by Cr John Gordon J.P. on 14 March 1900. The Architect was Evander Mc Iver C.E. and the builder was William Sinclair. The church is attractive and eye catching... taking a corner block away from the Main Street.See more..
A beautiful small church with stunning stained glass windows. Well worth a visit if you have time. Nearby is a very handsome old school building and together they provide a very attractive streetscape.See more..
Opened in April of 1883 this church started having services from that point, but it was not consecrated until 1887. The plaque on the front of the church indicates that it celebrated its 125 year anniversary in 2012 but there are indications that it was earlier than that. Either way, the church is now close to 140 years old. I arrived here on a dismal Sunday... best time to get out and about though because there are no crowds...or so I thought. Turns out I was here after service. I asked if I could come inside to take photos and they were very welcoming. I met the minister in attendance and some of the regulars. They were so friendly that they invited me to afternoon tea in the nearby hall... whilst I was tempted, I knew if I went I would never make it to my end goal of the day which was to return to Whroo to learn more about the area. Inside this church there are some beautiful stained glass windows and memorials to those lost in the war. It's really quite beautiful inside.See more..
3.5Seymour Parish(4 reviews) - typical country church Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
The church building itself is nothing spectacular but the folk choir that calls church home is worth a visitSee more..
3.5St Mary's Church(3 reviews) - delightful donald Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
Another lovely old building in the great country town of Donald. I love thiscold country churches that have such character See more..
One of many lovely old churches in Casterton. This one was built in the early 1900s and is a very attractive looking buildingSee more..
4.5Holy Trinity Cathedral(3 reviews) - Arts and Crafts Gothic style church Churches & Cathedrals
Designed by Walter Butler of Butler & Bradshaw; Walter Richmond Butler was an accomplished English-trained architect with direct links to the English arts and crafts movement. The design was completed in stages. The first section, comprising half of the present nave, with wooden ends, was opened in 1909. The sanctuary and choir, lady chapel and vestries were opened in 1924. The final section, comprising the façade, baptistery and the raising of the roof to its full height of 85 ft , was completed in 1965. It's most certainly eye catching and attractive... it's quite pleasant and serene taking a walk around it. The whole street is full of beautiful buildings and if you are interested in historical buildings... you most certainly need to put this on your list of things to do.See more..
4.5Christ Church Anglican - Castlemaine(3 reviews) - I am a Altar server at this church I attend mass there weekly Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals
It’s a wonderful Church I very much enjoy serving at the 5pm vigil mass on a Saturday The church is made of sandstone. All welcome to attendSee more..
In June 1856, Rev. Dr. James Nish of Sandhurst (now Bendigo) conducted the first Presbyterian service in Benalla in a tent on the present site of the Commercial Hotel, while on his way to open the Parish of Beechworth. A small Neo-Gothic church was built on Barrack Street (now Church Street), at the northern end of Mair Street, presumably in 1861 prior to calling Rev. McCully. A manse was built next door in 1870 and a vestry was added to the church in 1871. By 1901, the building could not accommodate the whole congregation, so in 1905, Rev. McConnan oversaw the building of the present, larger church. The Fincham pipe organ was installed in 1913 and enlarged the following year. It's a really stunning building. Worth stopping if you are interesting in neo-gothic architecture.See more..
2.5Port Campbell Baptist Church(3 reviews) - A typical Church in this lovely region Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
This church is surrounded by grass. The roof is of metal and the rest is built with red bricks. They are friendly people. I was happy to see how different they built their churches here. That was worthwhile!See more..
This street has a few amazing churches in it, but this one is directly opposite of the Art Museum... so you really can't miss it if you are visiting the town to see art. It's quite impressive as it sits high above the street. The Church was opened on 21 November 1858 by Rev Dr Cairns. Designed by architect and surveyor, Clement Wilks, the foundation stone was laid on 7th March 1855. As you walk around the building you will note the rear of it is not as adorned as the front of it , but there is an interesting hall at the back... at first I thought it was the Sunday school but the curator of the museum assures me it had another purpose. It is also testament that once not everything in Castlemaine was neatly positioned onto land... how they accessed it is anyone's guess.See more..
3.5Church of the Infant Jesus(2 reviews) - One of many great historic churches in area Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
So many great old churches in area. I popped in to koroit when I was visited Tower Hill. Nice little town with some lovely old buildings.See more..
3.5St Michael and All Angels Anglican Church(2 reviews) - Unfinished, yet impressive Spent < 1 hour Historic Walking Areas • Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals
St Michael is one of the older churches in the town and is built in impressive bluestone. It was never finished in its early plans, but is still worth a look for its organ.See more..
The original church was a small wooden Methodist church built in 1895, opened on 9 June and demolished in 1912. The Builder was Mr McDonald of Broadford. A Foundation stone was laid by M McKenzie MLA on 1 June 1912 when a newer church was erected.Built by James Sutherland, the church was opened the first week of December 1912; the preacher on the day was Rev. Professor DL Adam MA, DD. Whilst not as old as some of the churches in the district, it certainly holds it's own. Located on the Main Street on a corner block... it would have been a stunningly beautiful church in it's hey day. These days, it's in the state of neglect. Regardless, there is still a haunting beauty to this building.See more..
There is something that is immensely appealing about this church... I am not sure whether it's attributed to the fine architectural buildings, the statues, the local community plaques or that the gardens are full of Spring flowers...but I feel it might be a combination of all these. A Foundation stone was laid on 16 January 1910. R.E. Symons and Co were the builders and they built it at a cost of £3000 in 1917. But it's more than just a historic building.. the extensive grounds are so inviting. But for once I want you to go past the history of the building and just visit and be in the moment here. It's really calming.See more..
Wedderburn is a small rural service centre which, like so many towns in Victoria, finds its origins in the goldrushes of the 1850s and 1860s The town has four churches. The foundation stone for this church was laid in 1868, this structure was built of locally quarried sandstone. It has lancet windows with a chancel added in 1909. It is listed on the Victorian Heritage Database. But what will you see now... it's prominently located on the corner of Wilson and Kerr Streets... it's attractive sandstone will immediately draw your attention. It's well maintained and clearly continues to be used by locals. If you love old buildings, it's most certainly worth walking around it... the gothic revival church is quite stunning.See more..
It is good that this church has not been closed with the merging of Presbyterian, Congregational and Methodist churches in 1977. This was built in 1901 and was a former Presbyterian church and is National Trust classified and on the Victorian Heritage RegisterSee more..
4.5Castlemaine Uniting Church(2 reviews) - Built by Mr Shillabeer Spent < 1 hour Historic Walking Areas • Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals
This church was formerly a Presbyterian church. The Premier of Victoria, Sir James Patterson laid the foundation stone in June 1894. The Church was officially opened on 16th December, 1894. The church is architecturally significant as an example of a remarkably eclectic design by the Ballarat architect Charles Figgis. It illustrates the eclectic architectural philosophies of the mid to late 1890s. It draws on a range of influences: the tympanum over the central doorway with the decorative tilework is derived from French Romanesque sources, the tower is more French Gothic in influence, while the massing and roof form are more Italian Gothic in style. The day that it captured my attention, the Spring flowers were abundant across the front of the property. The Church sits quite high up so it captures your attention readily.See more..
Whilst this church is located at Anzac Avenue, the original church was built on the Old Sydney Road (now Emily Street) in 1863. Back then, the site was the height of activity and many people travelling north – before the Hume Freeway was built – would pass by. On December 13, 1865 the first part of the Church, the nave, was opened. With the coming of the railways, the centre of Seymour moved to Anzac Avenue. In July 1945, the foundation stone of the new Christ Church of Seymour was laid. So these days the church is quite striking as you drive along Anzac Avenue as it's very white... it will catch your eye. Clearly it's closed like many other churches due to Covid during the week days.See more..
St Mary's Catholic Church was built in 1875-1876- as a wooden structure . The current brick structure was opened on May 24 1890. and the Tower added in 1890. It is National Trust classified.See more..
The origins of the building goes back to September 1858 when a preacher visiting from Sandhurst came to Sandy Creek to preach. Following the first sermon, the congregation grew and the first Church building consisted of slab sides and calico and a bark roof. This opened in March 1859. The next church building was a little better than the first. The new church building had its foundation stone laid on October 19th, 1864, and the Church opened for public worship in April, 1865. The main structure of the church was 55 feet by 32 feet, to accommodate 300 people. With the decline in population in Tarnagulla it was found necessary to close down the church, which was maintained in very good condition by public subscription. The Methodists and Presbyterian congregations having combined as the Uniting Church in 1975, meet in the old Presbyterian Church. The remains of this stunning church are one block off the Main Street and are clearly visible from there... it really draws your attention. Sadly, or fortunately , depending on your perspective it was burned in 2000.I guess the reason I question the whether it was sad is because what remains is eerily beautiful.See more..
This church was on my left as I drove through town... I was heading towards Mount Beauty and had left Yackandandah behind me. There isn't a lot in the town, so this stood out for me. It's a beautiful brick church behind a fence. The gates leading into the church have a plaque to explain that they are a memorial to the pioneers who built the first church in 1880 and this church in 1914. The gates were erected in 1964. In 2014 the church turned 100 years old and there is a plaque for this on the front of it above a stone simply saying , "Blessed and dedicated to St Joseph by the Very Rev. P. Mahony of Beechworth. Opened entirely free of debt . Nov 8th 1914. J. Skelly D. D. Pastor.See more..
3.0All Saints Anglican Church(1 review) - Historical Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals An old looking wooden church which of itself makes it somewhat unusual compared to the many otherwise brick churches found throughout the region. What is most notable about it however is the history of having had a clergyman who turned bank robber. Currently undergoing some restoration.See more..
St Andrew’s Uniting Church and its predecessors (the Methodist and Presbyterian churches) have been meeting the spiritual needs of the Strathbogie community since 1878.The present church was constructed in 1922 following a fire in the original Presbyterian Church. It is situated adjacent to the War Memorial in town... clearly well looked after by the community and it celebrated it's centenary in February this year. It's a quaint small town church which clearly means a lot in this small town. It has a lovely fenced and gated entrance, and there are lovely standard roses at the front of the building.See more..
3.0St Joseph's Catholic Church(1 review) - Sundays at 08:30 ...so it says Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
Grace Archbishop Carr, D.D blessed this church on 3rd July, 1887. His Grace was attended by his private secretary, the Rev. Father Stevens, and Rev.Thomas Cahill ; the latter preached the sermon on the occasion. And thus ends the research I have on this... there is no stone marking this occasion at the church. The church is prominent on the main road ... in fact the road next to it takes you to the cemetery which is fitting. Clearly the church is of historical significance, but finding information about the church is difficult. So what will stop you here... there is something magnificent about this gothic church. It's dark and against the backdrop of Australian bush, it's also starkly contrasting. It's worth taking a moment to stop to look at. Not open to the public like many other churches during Covid, but nevertheless it's a beautiful building.See more..
3.0Devenish Uniting Church(1 review) - I wonder what stories it has to tell Churches & Cathedrals
Providing religous support to the Devenish and surrounding communities... is what this church advertises... but for me it's not about spiritual salvation that held my interest for a few moments, but this pretty red brick church that was roadside. It's a small red brick church that is quite grand in a boutique kind of way. A plague on a gate records: This hand gate was denoted by - Mrs Ray Fear - in memory of her husband Stan - 24.5.1959. It's very subtle and such a wonderful way for this lady to remember her husband who she clearly loved. The church was dedicated in 1959 so it's hard to tell how long it's been here, but I am guessing that this is simply a pretty church that is about 60 years old. Worth a few moments to walk around if you like old buildings.See more..
St Mary's is not too far from the main street in Axedale... in fact if you turn at the pub and follow the road , as it curves to another direction St Mary's is there on the right. The land for this church was donated by Rev Dr Henry Backhaus in 1861. The original church was opened in 1862 near to where the present church lies- and it had been designed by Messrs Vahland and Getzschmann- well known local architects of the time. The original church was deemed unsafe in 1900 and demolished. The church here now was opened in 1902 - designed by architects Messrs Brett and Gover. It's a bluestone church that uses local stone, and built in the Gothic style. When you drive into the driveway your eyes will be drawn to this church that stands on the hill.. .they have huge palm-like trees as part of the landscape that also draw your eye. There is plenty of room for parking so you can wander around - the area is clearly well looked after with gardens around the church.See more..
In 1867 it was reported that there were more than two hundred Presbyterians in the district. Tenders were called for the erection of the church in February 1867 however plans were delayed due to lack of funds raised locally and from the General Assembly. The Rev. Irving Hetherington of Melbourne laid the foundation stone on October 16, 1867. D.R. McGregor, surveyor and clerk of the Donnybrook and Wallan Wallan District Roads Board and later Shire Engineer, produced the plans at no charge to the church, and the tender of Robert Grant for £370 was accepted. So like many small town churches, it sits prominently atop a small hill as you enter the town... it would have once been an important place in the community with people dressing in their finery to attend the Sunday services. But times have changed and churches are no longer central to communities... often they are sold to be converted. This bluestone church appears to be an opportunity store now... so the services are also a thing of the past for it. It's a point of interest... but I feel that it has not seen its final transformation which will be inevitable because the world around us evolves. Still....it makes for a pretty photo.See more..
This church is quite prominent on the main road going through Bridgewater on Loddon, it's cared for ... but I am unsure to what extent... there is no sign of it being neglected, it appears to have the minimum done to continue. The building is a beautiful brick that stands out as something substantial. It's worth taking a few moments to walk around - it's prominent bell tower is most certainly eye catching. It appears to still be used by the local community.See more..
When you think of old fashioned town churches... this is the image that springs to mind... on the main road is this beautiful little wooden church that is quite charming. It doesn't appear to be used anymore because there is a new brick building behind it... but this church still stands as a charming reminder of another time. The land for the church was granted by a local by the name of James Owens Hughes a school teacher living in Cherry Tree Road. The transfer of title occurred in January of 1896. A tender by Mr William Coutie was accepted to build the church at a cost of £69. The Parish of Panton Hill was given its own vicarage in Cherry Tree Road in 1912 by Mrs. Augusta Gibson. Mrs Gibson also funded the building of the Gibson Memorial Hall next to the Church.. Mrs Gibson passed away in 1914. The church had electricity added in 1956. So you can imagine some very hot and very cold days for services in it's early days.See more..
This lovely red brick church is on a back street in Elmore, but it is quite clear that the Catholic Community are active in this area. The church is very well looked after. The grounds are kept in immaculate condition. On the consecrated grounds there is a headstone for James Ryan. On the headstone it states- Of Your Charity Pray for the repose of the soul of Very Reverend Archpriest James Ryan 39 years parish priest of Elmore Ordained 8th July 1892 Died 14th July 1949, Aged 80 years Requiescat in pace The church is a red brick building with white trim. On the same grounds there is a large red house which is what I would believe was the priests residence once upon a time. I am unsure if that is still the case. There is also a grotto on the site.See more..
A brick church of 1861 designed by Crouch and Wilson and an unusually early use of the Gothic style by the Primitive Methodists. The most distinctive element of the design is the pair of flying buttresses projecting at angles from the facade. Interestingly enough this is now privately owned, but it is still eye catching on the streetscape of Chewton. Who are the Primitive Methodists? Not originating out of secession or division, but arose in connection with, but for the most part outside the Wesleyan Methodist Church. It developed out of earlier unofficial Methodist movements, primarily in 1800 when Hugh Bourne began an important evangelistic movement near Mow Cop, Staffordshire. Bourne was greatly influenced by American Methodist Lorenzo Dow, who in 1807 introduced the "Camp Meeting" into English Methodism at Mow Cop. All day open air meetings were held to reach those not attracted to the ordinary work of the church. The camp meetings were continued mainly by Hugh Bourne who was finally expelled from the Wesleyan conference in 1808. In 1810 a new community of "Camp Meeting Methodists" was formed and in the same year William Clowes who had carried Bourne's earlier work to Tunstall, was also expelled from the Methodist church. In 1811 the two bodies united under the name Primitive Methodists. The denomination took its name from a speech by John Wesley in 1790 in the Chester Circuit when he declared that he was a "Primitive Methodist". Primitive Methodists were also known as "RANTERS".(The word Ranter was first associated with English potter, William Clowes, one of the founders of the Primitive Methodist Church in 1811).See more..
Who was Mary? ... a Jew, a virgin, wife of Joseph, mother of Jesus, daughter of Anne and Joachim, mother of God. More often referred to as Virgin Mary than Saint Mary... there are still many reminders of her. As we note with the amount of churches named after her. This church was built between 1868-71 and opened on 17/9/1871. The architect of the building was architect R Dowden. This gothic building is built from rubble stone, granite courses, and facings; and with its tower — some 60 feet high — stands out in bold relief, giving tone and importance to the south-east end of the town.See more..
3.0Anglican Church(1 review) - Foundation stone laid in 1913 Churches & Cathedrals
I followed the signs off the main road to get here... when I got here, it was not what I was expecting. The building no longer operates as a church and signage has been removed. First impressions were that someone may have made this a residence, but I walked around it and there was no indication of that. When I did a bit of research I found that it had no longer operated as a church since 2015. Mr John Beebe was the architect. John Beebe was born in 1866 in Sandhurst Victoria in 1866. In 1891 the name was changed from Sandhurst to Bendigo. John Beebe started off as a stonemason with his father William who carried on his business in Bendigo. It appears that John was a member of his father’s firm from about 1890 (William Beebe and Son) and turned solely to architecture from 1892 after his father’s death. This bluestone church is quite small... it beautifully sits on a large plot of land. There are outbuildings built at the back which are clearly a recent addition ( not too recent but not as old as the church. ) The church is built from bluestone that was quarried locally. It's worth a walk around if you are in the area.See more..
In this small town, the church is quite eye-catching... it's a weatherboard building but it's hard to determine it's age. It's quite eclectic in how it is made up. Walk around the building and look at the eaves and you can't quite make sense of it. I have looked it up online and can't seem to find a history for it. What I can confirm is that services do occur in it still... so it's still used. The surrounding views are stunning to say the very least and the church itself is on a prominent corner in town with lovely shady trees.See more..
3.0Lutheran Church of Australia(1 review) - Nice church Churches & Cathedrals The Wimmera Mallee has a large number of Lutheran churches due to mass German immigration in the late 1800s. Nearly every town in region has a Lutheran church for this reasonSee more..
