ST PETERS CATHEDERAL

Adelaide has long been called "the city of churches" and possibly the most notable is St Peters, the Anglican Cathederal across the parklands from the Adelaide Oval. There is plenty of history in this building. It's a gothic design by the English architect William Butterfield - the first stone was laid more than 125 years ago and it was build in three phases. Initially your eyes are drawn to the reredos - an oak carved panel depicting the life of Christ. It was made at Exeter, England in 1910 and because it's one of the finest in the world it's valued at six million dollars. Amid the old there's plenty of new like the windows showing the instruments of contemporary worship. Then there is the series of stained glass designed by Adelaide artist Cedar Prest which depict bible stories with a South Australian soul. For example - Noah's rainbow is weaved into aboriginal dreaming - the garden of eden is entwined to show floods, bushfires and a map of the state and next to an image of Jerusalem sits Colonel Light's vision of Adelaide. There is also a pair of windows that feature a design of South Australian industry and technology. The cathederal spires cost one and a half million dollars to erect . There are regular tours of the cathederal available and free brochures if you just want to wander in and have a look. For more information you can email info@postcards-sa.com.au