Saint Patrick's Church, Halifax

Saint Patrick's Church, Halifax

Saint Patrick's, a Roman Catholic church, was designed by architect Henry Peters in 1882 in the Victorian Gothic style. It received a number of improvements, including the installation of frescoes, a beautiful altar, new shrines and many other details which refined its look. Since the 1980s it has been considered a heritage site, as well, the church’s organ has received this status.

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Sight Name: Saint Patrick's Church
Sight Location: Halifax, Canada (See walking tours in Halifax)
Sight Type: Religious

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