St. Peter’s Cathedral Adelaide South Australia
Standing on the northern edge of Adelaide, St Peter’s Cathedral opened for worship in 1877 after completion of the first section. Construction continued, with the rest of the nave completed by 1901. The towers were completed in 1902 and The Lady Chapel and crypt in 1904. The last section completed was the front steps in 1911.
Architecturally, the cathedral is of the Gothic Revival style. Pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and detailed carvings decorate the interior. Above the entrance, an ornate rose window depicts stories of South Australia and the Bible.
Getting There
Overlooking the Adelaide Oval and Pennington Garden, the cathedral is easy to find. Having travelled into the city by rail, we walked from the train station, via the Adelaide Oval through Pennington Gardens. This is a very nice walk passing over the River Torrens and past the statues of famous South Australian sportsmen (no statues of famous female athletes when we were there).
What to Expect
Apart from a couple undertaking bible readings, no-one else was present during our visit. We walked around the interior looking at the stain glass windows and interior. The ceiling is of Baltic pine, with the floor tiles from England. The roof is Welsh slate, while the main structure of the building is sourced locally at Tea Tree Gully. A very international collection going into building the cathedral.
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