Cathedrals · Northern Ireland
St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast
In or near Belfast.
St Anne's Cathedral is a Romanesque-style Anglican cathedral in Donegall Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is unusual in serving two separate dioceses (Connor and Down and Dromore). It is the foca
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- York Street · 0.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
St Anne's Cathedral is a Romanesque-style Anglican cathedral in Donegall Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is unusual in serving two separate dioceses (Connor and Down and Dromore). It is the focal point of Belfast's Cathedral Quarter.
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Official information
St Anne's Cathedral in Belfast is a place of Christian faith, offering visitors a chance to experience its stunning architecture and artwork. The Cathedral serves as a space for worship, reflection, and prayer, welcoming all who seek a quiet moment or wish to participate in services.
From the Wikipedia article
St Anne's Cathedral is a Romanesque-style Anglican cathedral in Donegall Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is unusual in serving two separate dioceses (Connor and Down and Dromore). It is the focal point of Belfast's Cathedral Quarter.
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Background
History
The first architect was Sir Thomas Drew, the foundation stone being laid on 6 September 1899 by the Countess of Shaftesbury. The old parish church of St Anne by Francis Hiorne of 1776 had continued in use, up until 31 December 1903, while the new cathedral was constructed around it; the old church was then demolished. The Good Samaritan window, to be seen in the sanctuary, is the only feature of the old church to be retained in the cathedral. Initially, only the nave of the cathedral was built, and this was consecrated on 2 June 1904. In 1924 it was decided to build the west front of the cathedral as a memorial to the Ulstermen and women who had served and died in the Great War. The…
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- Coordinates
- 54.6028, -5.9283
- District
- Belfast
- Postcode
- BT1 2HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Belfast North
- Nearest railway station
- York Street — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.belfastcathedral.org
Sources
- wikipedia: St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast?
- St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT1 2HB).
- What is St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast?
- St Anne's Cathedral is a Romanesque-style Anglican cathedral in Donegall Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is unusual in serving two separate dioceses (Connor and Down and Dromore). It is the foca
- How do I get to St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast?
- The nearest railway station is York Street, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT1 2HB.
- How do I get to St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast?
- The nearest railway station is York Street, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT1 2HB.