St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney
Monumental ConstructionDescription
St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney is a monumental construction in Australia, Oceania.
Saint Mary's Cathedral in Sydney is a major Gothic Revival church beside Hyde Park. Its long stone-built body, twin façade towers and richly detailed interior reflect an extended building campaign rather than a single moment of construction. The foundation stone of the present cathedral was laid in 1868; construction proceeded in stages, and the twin façade spires were completed in 2000. This interval distinguishes the current building from its predecessor.
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| Date | 1868 CE - 2000 CE The foundation stone of the present cathedral was laid in 1868; construction proceeded in stages, and the twin façade spires were completed in 2000. This interval distinguishes the current building from its predecessor. AI-written synthesis; source chronology and uncertainty retained. • St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney — referenced historical overview | No claims found. |
| Purpose | Saint Mary's Cathedral in Sydney is a major Gothic Revival church beside Hyde Park. Its long stone-built body, twin façade towers and richly detailed interior reflect an extended building campaign rather than a single moment of construction. AI-written synthesis; source chronology and uncertainty retained. • St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney — referenced historical overview | No claims found. |
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Approximate - counted from January 1, 1,934 CE (UTC). Based on the midpoint of 1,868 CE - 2,000 CE; the underlying date is uncertain.
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