Saint-Paul’s Cathedral

St Paul's Cathedral

The Melbourne audio-guided tour brings you before St Paul's Cathedral, whose neo-Gothic style contrasts with the modern buildings around it. Seat of the Anglican diocese of Melbourne, this place of worship is discovered with respect, in the contemplation proper to such a building.

An Anglican cathedral

The cathedral is the seat of the Anglican community of Melbourne and Victoria. Anglicanism is a Christian denomination that sees itself as both Catholic and Reformed, born of the separation of the Church of England from Rome under King Henry VIII. Built in a neo-Gothic style at the end of the 19th century, St Paul's Cathedral illustrates the British heritage of Melbourne and its religious history.

What there is to see

The Gothic silhouette of the cathedral, with its slender spires and its pale stone, stands out in the heart of the business district, facing Federation Square. Inside, the nave, the stained-glass windows and the organ invite contemplation. It is a major landmark of the Melbourne cityscape, visited with respect for the place of worship.

Practical information

St Paul's Cathedral is in the heart of Melbourne, at the corner of Swanston and Flinders Street, facing Federation Square. Access to the cathedral is generally free outside services; hours may vary with the season and celebrations. An active place of worship, it requires proper dress and silence.

What denomination is St Paul's Cathedral ?

It is Anglican and is the seat of the Anglican diocese of Melbourne and Victoria.

Where is St Paul's Cathedral ?

In the heart of Melbourne, at the corner of Swanston and Flinders Street, facing Federation Square and Flinders Street Station.