- Address: Rattray Street & Smith Street, Dunedin, 9016, New Zealand;
- Website: cdd.org.nz;
- Phone: +64 3-477 2980;
- Open: 09.00-17.00, on Saturday - until 20 hours
Cathedral of St. Joseph ( Dunedin ) - almost the main architectural attraction of a small New Zealand town. The monumental structure attracts not only its religious essence, but also the most beautiful architecture. The cathedral is Roman Catholic.
The brainchild of the most famous architect
The Cathedral of St. Joseph was built by the famous New Zealand architect F. Petre, who built many cathedrals and temples, monasteries of the island state, in particular, in such cities as Christchurch , Wellington , Invercargill and others.
Construction work started in 1878, but the first service within the walls of this religious structure occurred only eight years later. And then, the construction at that time was still going on.
Incomplete project
St. Joseph's Cathedral does not match the original design of the famous architect. Apparently, the scale of the construction affected - all the work was corny lacking money.
Unfortunately, hardly any non-core idea was realized. It's about building a huge spire, sixty meters high. Such a spire would give an already attractive structure a special charm.
In general, the entire architectural ensemble of the cathedral looks most attractive, perfectly combining different elements. Not only the exterior, but also the interior of the building, which combines elegance, restraint, but also a special luxury that does not cause disgust, is worthy of attention of tourists.
Nearby - the monastery of St. Dominic, built two years before the construction of the Cathedral. The architect of the monastery was also Petra. Nearby there is a library and a house for the pastor.
It is interesting that during the years of the Council's existence several reconstructions and rebuilding have been carried out, but all of them were insignificant, which did not radically change the external and internal view of the cult structure. Except for one - it's about demolishing a high altar. This was done after the Second Vatican Council.
Where is?
St. Joseph's Cathedral is located almost in the heart of the city of Dunedin - at the intersection of Ratney and Smith.
It's easiest to get to Dunedin from Wellington - by bus, car or plane. The latter option is the fastest, but also the most expensive.
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