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With a beautiful exterior and a somehow more subdued interior, this church is well worth a 5-minute visit to appreciate the architecture.
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Date of experience: October 2019
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This relatively small catholic church is located on the corner of Harrington and Macquarie Streets. The church was built of local sandstone in 1841 and the tower was added in 1843. The church was designed by a former convict and convict labourers were employed in the build. There have only been relatively minor changes to the overall external structure since however notes indicate that substantial restoration and renovation works have been carried out over the last 35 years. Internally there is one central nave with a wooden ceiling. The beautiful stained glass windows date from the second half of the 19th century as does the cedar pulpit. The current altar plus some of the other furnishings date from the second half of the 20th century. Small but worth a look.…
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Date of experience: November 2018
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We dont often admire the buildings in our own city but this is one that you cannot miss in its corner position.
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Date of experience: June 2018
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Worth a visit when nearby this church is one of many of Hobart's great old sandstone churches and offers a good photo opp for the heritage enthusiast.
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Date of experience: August 2018
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We went there because my GGGrandparents were married there in 1840, just after it was built. I am biased because of this but it is a beautiful little church, easily accessible and with so much history to tell. Would have loved to have a guided tour!
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Date of experience: June 2018
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