Saint Monica's Cathedral

St. Monica's Old Cathedral, located on Minnie Street in Cairns City, Cairns, Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia, is a heritage-listed former Roman Catholic cathedral. Lawrence and Lordan designed it, and Michael Garvey erected it in 1927. It's also known as St. Monica's Church & School and St. Monica's Cathedral. On July 1, 1997, it was added to the Queensland Heritage Register as a result.

There are 24 stained glass windows in all, all of which are organized in an order that follows the tale of the creation of life, with a hint of Australian influence thrown in for good measure. The stained glass windows are the show-stoppers here, displaying artistry that rivals that of much larger cathedrals (to see them at their best and brightest, be sure to visit on a sunny day to maximise their glow). Additional examples of spectacular architecture and embellishment may be found at St. Monica's Cathedral, including the use of marble in both the stairwell and the alter itself. In addition to the interior's sheer physical beauty, the cathedral is steeped in history.

Address: 183 Abbott St, Cairns City Highway 4870, Australia

Year of Construction: 1927

Website: https://cairns.catholic.org.au/