St Mary of the Angels Basilica: Geelong's Gothic Jewel ⛪✨

Though often affectionately called "the Basilica" by locals, this 1842 masterpiece remains one of Victoria’s most significant (if unofficially titled) Catholic treasures. Architectural Splendor 🔹 Gothic Revival grandeur: Soaring spire, lancet windows, and intricate stone tracery 🔹 Historic cornerstone: Victoria’s second-oldest Catholic church after St Francis’ in Melbourne 🔹 Stained glass spectacle: Original 19th-century panels depicting Marian apparitions✨✨ Why It Captivates The 64-meter spire dominates Geelong’s skyline✨✨ Hand-carved pulpit featuring Australian flora motifs✨✨ Acoustics that make choir performances celestial✨ Local Lore: The title “Basilica” stuck after a 1930s pilgrimage, though Rome never formalized it – a charming quirk of devotion.✨ #Australia#Geelong#HiddenGothic #GeelongHistory #SacredSpaces ✨