Cathedrals & Historic Churches

Northern Ireland’s ecclesiastical heritage is defined by architectural diversity and deep historic significance. This collection features Belfast’s Neo-Romanesque St Anne’s Cathedral and the twin-spired St Peter’s. In Armagh, the ecclesiastical capital, two cathedrals dedicated to St Patrick crown opposing hills, representing both Church of Ireland and Roman Catholic traditions. The list also includes Derry’s 17th-century St Columb’s, the first post-Reformation cathedral built in the British Isles, and the Gothic Revival grandeur of St Eugene’s, alongside significant Methodist and parish churches.

Saint Anne's Cathedral

Belfast Cathedral, also known as St Anne's Cathedral, is a Church of Ireland cathedral in Donegall Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland.

St Peter's Cathedral

Saint Peter's Cathedral, Belfast, is the Catholic cathedral church for the Diocese of Down and Connor, and is therefore the episcopal seat…

Saint Columb's Cathedral

St Columb's Cathedral in the walled city of Derry, Northern Ireland, is the cathedral church and episcopal see of the Church of Ireland's…

Saint Patrick's Cathedral (Church of Ireland)

St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh is a Church of Ireland cathedral in Armagh, Northern Ireland.

Saint Eugene's Cathedral

The mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Derry, this Gothic Revival cathedral was designed by architect James Joseph McCarthy. Opened in 1873, the building features a 190-foot spire added in 1903 and detailed stained glass depicting the life of Christ.

Saint Patrick's Cathedral (Roman Catholic)

St. Patrick's Cathedral in Armagh, Northern Ireland is the seat of the Catholic Archbishop of Armagh, Primate of All Ireland.

St. Macartin's Cathedral (Enniskillen Parish CoI)

St Macartin's Cathedral, Enniskillen, is one of two cathedral churches in the Diocese of Clogher in the Church of Ireland.

Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity

Ely Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity, is an Anglican cathedral in the city of Ely, Cambridgeshire…

The Church of the Ascension

Drumcree Parish Church, officially The Church of the Ascension, is the Church of Ireland parish church of Drumcree in County Armagh,…

Carlisle Road Methodist

Designed by architect Alfred Guy de Courcy and opened in 1862, this significant Methodist landmark is situated near Derry's historic city walls. The building is noted for its distinctive architectural style and its long-standing role within the city's religious community.