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St Mary's Catholic Church

Corner Main and Pyke Sts, Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia
Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Bairnsdale
4.5 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Churches/ Cathedrals
Most recent review
- 21 May 2012
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Bairnsdale, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

The architecturer is wonderful, how we must appreciate the skills of the craftsman and artists. You must see to believe.

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Sydney
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

We were amazed by the murals in the church. We sat for ages just admiring the beautiful paintings. It was so peaceful and relaxing. If you're visiting Bairnsdale then this is something not to be missed.

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Sale, Australia
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30 reviews 30 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012
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well worth the visit, l don't think anyone could ever tire of looking at this magnificant work of art.l am not usually into churches or art work much but this is different. amazing to see.

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Vancouver, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012

This is a site to see for sure, was there a year ago now and i still think of how amazing the paintings are. Deffinately the sistine of australia.. If your in the area make sure to stop in and check it out. Great Directions from the Tourist Info..

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Gelston Park
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20 reviews 20 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012

A wonderful surprise. A masterpiece created by a true artist

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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22 reviews 22 reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

Don't miss St Mary's Catholic Church in Bairnsdale. Apart from it's unusually tall tower, it may look like any other church, but go inside and you will be blown away by the ornately and profusely decorated interior. An Italian artist, Francesco Floreani, was commissioned to paint the interior of the church after knocking on the presbytery door in 1931, looking... More

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Wuppertal, Germany
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158 reviews 158 reviews
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012
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