Which one to choose in Melbourne
Two churches in Melbourne. St Patrick’s Cathedral Melbourne has no online ticket listed; St Paul’s Cathedral, Melbourne has no online ticket listed. The table and the two notes below put them side by side; the full pages have what to see, the ticket and the timing for each.
Melbourne, Australia
Saint Patrick's Cathedral stands on Eastern Hill in the city of Melbourne, near the Parliament of Victoria and the Fitzroy Gardens, and entry is free. It is the Catholic cathedral of Melbourne and one of the largest and finest Gothic Revival churches in the world. Guided tours are offered on certain days, and the cathedral welcomes visitors outside services.
Melbourne, Australia
Saint Paul's Cathedral stands on the corner of Flinders Street and Swanston Street in the heart of Melbourne, opposite Federation Square and Flinders Street Station, and entry is free. It is the Anglican cathedral of Melbourne and one of the city's landmarks, standing where the first public Christian service in Melbourne was held in 1835. The cathedral welcomes visitors during the day, and volunteer guides are often available.
| St Patrick’s Cathedral Melbourne | St Paul’s Cathedral, Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Cathedral | Cathedral |
| Height | 105 m | 96 m |
| Opened | 1851 | 1880 |
| Tickets and tours on GetYourGuide | none listed | none listed |
| Official website | yes | yes |