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Victoria’s largest Gothic Revival building.

St Patrick’s Cathedral · East Melbourne

St Patrick's Cathedral in Melbourne

Photo: JohnArmagh / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Display cropped.

About this place

The city’s East Melbourne guide identifies St Patrick’s Cathedral as Victoria’s largest Gothic Revival building.

The record

Comparison: Gothic Revival buildings in Victoria.

Architectural style is part of the comparison. This is an active place of worship; respect services and visitor rules.

Visiting

Check the linked visitor information for current access, opening and any booking requirements.

Access arrangements should be checked with the operator before travelling. Occasion tags are editorial suggestions. They do not certify accessibility or opening hours.

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Sources

Sources checked 23 September 2026. A publisher’s claim is attributed; it is not a complete independent survey.