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Great Synagogue
The synagogue dates from 1878. Located at 187 Elizabeth Street. Take the train to St. James or Museum or Sydney Explorer, Stop 7 or 15. (02 9267 2477)
Garrison (Holy Trinity) Church
This was the first official military church and features a cedar pulpit.(02 9247 1268)
St. Andrew's Cathedral
St. Andrew's Cathedral was commenced in 1819, but not completed until 49 years later, designed by Edmund Blackett. There is a flag within which was carried at the Gallipoli landings. The Cathedral stands with it's back to the street and main door and spires fronting onto Sydney Square. Take the train to Town Hall or Sydney Explorer, Stop 15.
St. Mary's Cathedral
The first cathedral was burnt down. This, the second, was started in 1868, but the spires were not added until 2000. The most impressive feature is the floor of the crypt, a mosaic undertaken by Melocco Brothers. It depicts the creation and took sixteen years to complete, being finished in 1946. Located at
St Mary's Road (02 9220 0400).
Take the train to St. James. Sydney Explorer, Stop 4 or 7.
The Baha'i Temple
The Baha'i House of Worship is the place of worship for the Baha'i community. Construction started in 1957 and took four years to finish. The temple stands in nine hectares of grounds and has a number of buildings in the complex. A distinguishing feature is the dome and was added to the temple using a helicopter.The visitor centre explains the Baha'i faith. Located at 173 Mona Vale Road, Ingleside (02 9998 9221).
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