About St John's Cathedral
St John's Cathedral is the Anglican cathedral located at 373 Ann Street in Brisbane City, Queensland. Built in Gothic Revival style to a design by English architect John Loughborough Pearson, construction began in 1901 and was completed in 2009. Notable for its Brisbane tuff and sandstone exterior, vaulted interior, stained-glass windows and traditional craftsmanship, it serves as the mother church of the Anglican Diocese of Brisbane and is listed on the Queensland Heritage Register.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large Gothic Revival cathedral in the Brisbane CBD with stone exterior, pointed arches, vaulted ceilings, stained-glass windows, timber and stone carvings, and a peaceful interior. The cathedral precinct includes the main nave, chapels, organ, bell tower, and surrounding grounds. Visitors can explore the interior during opening hours, view architectural details and artworks, attend choral services, and join guided tours when available.
Key highlights
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Gothic Revival architecture designed by John Loughborough Pearson
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Vaulted stone interior with Brisbane tuff and sandstone
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Extensive stained-glass windows and stone carvings
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Historic pipe organ and bell tower
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Queensland Heritage Register-listed cathedral completed over more than 100 years
History of St John's Cathedral
Foundation stone laid in 1901 to a design by English architect John Loughborough Pearson. Construction proceeded in stages over more than a century, with final completion in 2009. Built using Brisbane tuff and sandstone with traditional stonemasonry, it is the only Gothic Revival stone cathedral of its scale in Australia and is listed on the Queensland Heritage Register.
Culture & Context
Mother church of the Anglican Diocese of Brisbane and a centre for Anglican worship, music and community events in Queensland. Known for its choral tradition, organ recitals, and role as a landmark for religious and civic occasions in Brisbane.
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