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Things to do in Fremantle, Western Australia: The Best Churches & Cathedrals
Fremantle (Freo), Perth’s maritime center, offers a pleasant change of pace from the nearby state capital. From the Victorian Fremantle Markets to the convict-built History Museum to the strikingly modern Maritime Museum, Fremantle is an elegant and energetic spot. Head south and enjoy patio dining on the Cappuccino Strip, famous for its great beaches and boisterous nightlife.
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1. Wesley Church Fremantle
2. St Patrick's Basilica
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By NigelG407 - Singapore, Singapore
St Patrick’s Basilica is a church with a long history - a listed building in Fremantle. The first Catholic mission opened in Fremantle in 1850 served by the Benedictine Order, with services held in the Court House. The original church was built in 1860. The current limestone building was opened in June 1900. It was not until 1994 that it was raised to the status of a minor basilica. The stonework is late 14th century Gothic in style. Walls are constructed of Cottesloe and North Fremantle stone. The wood is jarrah, kauri and oregon timber. The tapestry above the high altar is the first thing to catch the visitors eye. Made of Australian wool it was constructed in Galway Ireland. It weights a tonne and was first hung in 1994 - with a surface area of 50 square meters. Depicting spiritual matters in the spiral, dove and Celtic Cross. The peripheral elements of the tapestry depicts air, water, fire and earth ( for, from earth you came, and so to earth you will return). There is a free brochure available at the church entrance with the history. A beautiful church with lots of interesting stained glass windows and statues. Part of the great Catholic heritage of Australia - a church where immigrants thanked God for their long sea voyage to Australia. Well worth a visit. Photogenic, and if you want to photograph the front of the church a wide angle lens is helpful.
3. St John's Anglican Church, Fremantle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
St John the Evangelist Church is built of limestone, with fine tuck pointing flexing with the stones. It is well worth a look at. St John's is a functioning member of the Anglican Communion in Australia. Visiting worshipers are welcome.
4. Scots Presbyterian Church
5. St Francis Xavier Church
6. Rottnest Chapel
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By IBenevolentDictatorI
This Chapel is really lovely. I have been vacationing at Rottnest for decades and this was the first time I've seen the Chapel. This historic colonial building was built by the aboriginal prisoners according to the design of their jailer, Henry Vincent. It has a gorgeous stained glass window and pews.
