St John’s Cathedral

St John's Cathedral, Gothic jewel of Brisbane

The Brisbane audio-guided tour stops you before St John's Cathedral, the largest and most striking religious building in the city, approached with quiet respect. It is the cathedral of the Anglican Diocese of Brisbane.

More than a century of construction

Its foundation stone was laid in 1901, but the cathedral was only completed one hundred and eight years later, in 2009. Throughout this long period, a close collaboration united the requests of the clergy, the skill of the stonemasons and the work of the architects. The result is one of the few great Gothic buildings entirely built in stone in Australia.

What there is to see

The cathedral stands out for its neo-Gothic style, its stone vaults and its stained glass. With respect for silence, you take time to admire its scale and its delicacy. It is a living place of worship and a high place of the religious heritage of Brisbane, which stands out by its splendour amid the modern city.

Practical information

St John's Cathedral is on Ann Street, in the heart of central Brisbane. An active Anglican place of worship, it can be visited with respect for silence and services; opening times may vary with celebrations. Access is on the level.

How long did the cathedral take to build?

Its foundation stone was laid in 1901 and the cathedral was only completed in 2009, one hundred and eight years later.

What denomination is the cathedral?

St John's Cathedral is the cathedral of the Anglican Diocese of Brisbane. It is the largest religious building in the city.