St Patrick’s Cathedral, Melbourne

Name: St Patrick’s Cathedral
Address: 2 Cathedral Pce, East Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia

#428 among attractions in Melbourne

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Facts and practical information

The Cathedral Church and Minor Basilica of Saint Patrick is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia, and seat of its archbishop, currently Peter Comensoli. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Gothic revivalSpire height: 344 ftCoordinates: 37°48'37"S, 144°58'34"E

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2 Cathedral Pce, East MelbourneCity of Melbourne (East Melbourne)Melbourne Australia

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Day trips

St Patrick’s Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Collins Place, Cooks' Cottage, St Patrick's Cathedral, Fitzroy Gardens.

~1690 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Collins Place, Melbourne
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Melbourne's bustling city center, Collins Place stands as a premier shopping and lifestyle destination. This sophisticated complex, situated at the prestigious 'Paris end' of Collins Street, combines high-end retail, fine dining,...
~1790 ftSE
Historic home of James Cook's family
Cooks' Cottage, Melbourne
9 min walk • Cooks' Cottage, a charming historical site nestled in the heart of Melbourne's lush Fitzroy Gardens, stands as a tangible link to Australia's colonial past and the famed British explorer Captain James Cook. This quaint museum, originally built in 1755 by the parents of...
~70 ftN
Vast 19th-century Gothic cathedral
St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne
1 min walk • St. Patrick's Cathedral stands as a majestic beacon of faith in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. This Gothic Revival church, consecrated in 1897, is the tallest and, arguably, the most imposing church building in Australia.
~1540 ftSE
Park, Garden, Playground
Fitzroy Gardens, Melbourne
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of East Melbourne, Fitzroy Gardens is a verdant oasis that provides a tranquil escape from the bustling city life. This picturesque garden, spread across 26 hectares, is a quintessential example of Victorian-era landscape design, complete with...
~300 ftS
Church
Lutheran Trinity Church, Melbourne
2 min walk • The Lutheran Trinity Church in East Melbourne, Australia, is a Lutheran heritage-listed church. It was built in 1874 and was added to the Victorian Heritage Register on 9 October 1974. The church is on Parliament Place, immediately to the south of St Patrick's Cathedral and east of Parliament House. Most church services are in German.
~290 ftN
Museum
Victorian Artists Society, Melbourne
2 min walk • The Victorian Artists Society, which can trace its establishment to 1856 in Melbourne, promotes artistic education, art classes and gallery hire exhibition in Australia. It was formed in March 1888 when the Victorian Academy of Arts and the Australian Artists' Association amalgamated.
~1240 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Old Treasury Building, Melbourne
6 min walk • The Old Treasury Building on Spring Street in Melbourne, built 1858-62 as a home for the Treasury Department of the Government of Victoria as well as the Governor In Council, now houses a range of functions, including a museum of Melbourne history, known as Old Treasury Building Museum.
~660 ftSW
Colonnaded Victorian parliament building
Parliament House, Melbourne
4 min walk • Parliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Victoria, one of the parliaments of the Australian states and territories. Located on Spring Street on the edge of the Hoddle Grid, the grand colonnaded front dominates the vista up Bourke Street.
~1420 ftS
Park, Garden, Sculpture
Treasury Gardens, Melbourne
7 min walk • The Treasury Gardens consist of 5.8 hectares on the south-eastern side of the Melbourne Central Business District, East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
~1160 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Princess Theatre, Melbourne
6 min walk • The Princess Theatre, originally Princess's Theatre, is a 1452-seat theatre in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Established in 1854 and rebuilt in 1886 to a design by noted Melbourne architect William Pitt, it is the oldest surviving entertainment site on mainland Australia.
~1750 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne
9 min walk • Her Majesty's Theatre is a 1,700 seat theatre in Melbourne's East End Theatre District, Australia. Built in 1886, it is located at 219 Exhibition Street, Melbourne.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St Patrick’s Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne (1 min walk), Victorian Artists Society, Melbourne (2 min walk), Lutheran Trinity Church, Melbourne (2 min walk), St Peter's, Melbourne (2 min walk).

How to get to St Patrick’s Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Patrick’s Cathedral:

Tram

Stop 11: Albert Street • Lines: 109, 109d, 11, 12, 12d (2 min walk)
Stop 12: St Vincent's Plaza • Lines: 109, 109d, 11, 12, 12d, 30, 30d (4 min walk)

Bus

Eye & Ear Hospital/Victoria Parade • Lines: 303, 350 (4 min walk)
Australian Catholic University/Victoria Parade • Lines: 303, 350 (5 min walk)

Train

Parliament (5 min walk)
Jolimont (16 min walk)