St Peter's Cathedral

Adelaide


If not for the Adelaide Oval next door, this imposing sandstone cathedral (harking back to 1869) would be the biggest architectural object within miles. See the website for daily service times. Free guided tours run at 12.30pm on Sundays and 11am on Wednesdays.


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