Here she is on a cloudy day, with Archibald Fountain and Hyde Park in the foreground.
And here she is in the warm sun of last Sunday.
The many stained glass windows are glorious.
There is nothing quite like the atmosphere of a Gothic cathedral.
But this new addition has to be the most unusual altar I have ever seen.<><><><><>
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Thanks, Dina to share this new world with us. Never seen such Altar either !
ReplyDeleteThat is different, the church is just wonderful.
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What a magnificent and ornate building. Whenever i see buildings like this I have to wonder about the cost.
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What a beautiful place. It is wonderful to have you showing us other parts of the world because you are such an excellent tour guide. That IS an unusual altar. And you've seen more altars than a lot of us!
ReplyDeleteI think I remember seeing that fountain on Sydney Daily Photo. I'm glad you're enjoying your visit and that you get to stay such a long time!
ReplyDeleteWOW – What an amazing building! But then I'm a sucker for church buildings and architecture (lol)!
ReplyDeleteAmazing shots. It must have been breath taking to enter!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a beautiful Cathedral, your pics are outstanding.
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Regina In Pictures
What a majestic church. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWonderful and awesome. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMajestic looking place. I'm sure you're enjoying your visit.
ReplyDeleteThe altar with the crucified Christ should highlight your March 22, 08 picture of the Stone of Unction at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.....
ReplyDeleteThanks for the interesting pic parallel!
Beautiful building! The last shot held my attention for some time.
ReplyDeleteTranquil! Aloha
ReplyDeleteI love cathedrals, because of the work of many years and the love that is put into stone! There is an atmosphere of holiness in those high buildings. Thanks for showing!
ReplyDeleteit is a lovely cathedral but call it rather gothic revival, there is nothing old enough in Australia to that could be classes as gothic.
ReplyDeleteIf you ever get the chance to visit the great gothic cathedrals of Europe, I think, being as sensitive as you are, you woud be totally over awed. Places like Cologne, Chartres, Notre Dame in Paris, Amiens unfortunately was bombed in the war but has largely been restored and Rouen. There are many more as well as some wonderful ones in England like Ely.
I am getting quite sad at the thought that I won't see any of them again since my travel is restricted to car or train.
Have you been to Melbourne? St.Patrick's is well worth visiting, it has a great rose wheel window.
I'd love to be able to visit this cathedral — both for the architecture and the music. That last altar is pretty creepy though.
ReplyDeletewe were in oz last december (2007) and i loved sydney. our hotel was right by the circular quay. magic shots. have a wonderful time with your family.
ReplyDeleteDina: That is a beautiful building, stay safe until all the fighting is over.
ReplyDeleteHey, I had missed that post! It is a grand building indeed.
ReplyDeletei've been to St. Mary's before with friends and we were desperate to take pictures inside of it. However, we were not allowed to that time. This is a nice surprise! I just love its beauty.
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