When the foundation stone for this church was laid on 21 September 1868, there was nothing in the…read moresurrounding area to block the view of what would become a uniquely-shaped building. The subscription list that raised £5,477 of the £6,600 required for its construction contains a few famous names from among Liverpudlian Victorians, including William Rathbone and PM William Gladstone. Among these names are also contributions from Mr. Parker, a plasterer, Mr. Davies, a gardener, and anonymous people listed simply as "a poor woman", "a working man", and "a Free Churchman". The church is built in the Italian basilica style with a high thin campanile. Inside it is a decorous neighbourhood church, now surrounded by terraced houses and recognisable from miles around.

This is a GORGEOUS church. Where do I start? The beautiful gardens? The ornate architecture? It…read moremight be little but what it lacks in size it makes up for in sheer eye candy. Incorporating carvings of the Madonna with child, Christ and a life-size Last Supper, this is a visual spectacle. Catharine Street is a very picturesque little area, and this church is home to the Liverpool universities' Roman Catholic Chaplaincy. Built somewhere between 1914 and 1920, the focus here is on sculpture and the name 'Saint Neri' came from Philip Neri having founded the original Oratory church in Rome. It's a Grade II listed building and recently obtained a grant amounting to £72,000 for the purpose of repairing water damage to the stunning mosaic tiles. You must explore the garden if you get a chance, it's been so beautifully done. The whole thing is a treat for the sentences and so very cute you might well sigh.

Despite being named after a man who sounded like the most odious kind of estate agent, the church…read moreof St Philip Neri is a surprising nook of exotic tranquility that sits on Catherine Street surrounded by mansions of Georgian splendour. A huge brick representation of the Last Supper dominates the facade of the building, but inside the atmosphere is much cooler, both in temperature and in the way the Fonz would use it. To the right of the main entrance is a tiny chapel of blue mosaic tiles, where the light spilling through the little window gives the impression you're underwater, preferably somewhere in the tropics. It may just be the most relaxing place I've ever stood. Outside, the gardens (or El Jardin della Nuestra Senora) feel strangely foreign, like the kind of serene place in Greece or Italy you'd stroll around amid the buzz of cicadas. It's just a shame you can see English traffic grumbling past.

amazing church who's motto is 'About Everyone' and is certainly a home for Extremely welcoming ,…read morefantastic worship band and amazing Pastors to preach the Word. They offer 3 services at 10am, 12 and 6pm every Sunday, well worth a visit to Liverpool One Church,144 Richmond Row, Liverpool L3 3BL!

Fantastic welcome, awesome live worship and a relevant message. Unlike any other church I've ever…read morebeen to. It's awesome.

Ginormous. No…read morereally, it's ginormous! It's FUCing ginormous!!! GINORMOUS!!!!!! And FREE! :)

The Liverpool Anglican Cathedral is UK's largest cathedral, a must see!…read more The architecture in itself had me gazing all over the place, from the enormous stained glass windows, down to the art and history, the Cathedral moved me. Nestled on the second level above the gift shop is a cafe that serves coffee, tea, soup, sandwiches and dessert.

This was our first time to visit Liverpool so the Cathedral was high on our list of places to…read morevisit. The local folks have many different names for this church. It is a monstrous structure and way too modern. One of the names is The Wigwam and I can see why. I am glad we went to see it but, I'm sot sure I would want to attend services here. Make sure you add this to your list to visit. It is well worth the experience. The Hop ON Hop Off stops right in front.

Even though I am not a regular church goer, I just love Liverpool's Metropolitan Catholic Cathedral…read morenot just because of its beautiful architecture but because of its internal setting which has an unusual eerie feel to it. As soon as you enter the Cathedral, the area is of a circular form giving it that communal feel. Its gracious and intricately designed stained glass windows add a rainbow effect, completely changing the outlook and ambience. My memories of visiting this cathedral go back to the days when I attended annual mass and award ceremonies relating to my school's Catholic beliefs. It is these memories which I have always cherished when the cathedral is packed full of people giving it that special atmosphere. The Cathedral is free to tour 7 days a week and I would recommend a visit especially if you have not been before.

This is where I went to mass and school in the 1950s. It is a lovely old building and when I used…read moreto go was packed out even for the 'sinners' mass' on the Sunday evening! Well worth a visit.

I cannot believe I found this place. Seriously, this was one of the most pleasant surprises of my…read moreLiverpool trip. We were just walking from our hostel to the city center to find a nice spot to have a drink, it was about 8pm, and most of the city looked empty (which we thought it was very strange). From out of nowhere we see this church-like building but it seems like there is a music, perhaps a movie soundtrack coming out of it. Oh wait, are those lights? It was so intriguing and confusing we decided to walk in and see for ourselves. OMG, this exists? A church that lost their ceiling and they know use it to host open-air movie sessions, concerts and exhibitions? But how is the ceiling gone but the walls are intact. We were so impressed that took mental notes from the place and went to research about it later. We found out the St Luke's Church was built in the early 1800's but it was damaged and remains roofless since the Liverpool Blitz in 1941. The place is really interesting and if you are more courageous (or lucky) than we were you will be able to spend a couple of hours here enjoying a nice cultural activity, but since it was about -2º we decided to walk some place warmer - maybe next time.

St Luke's is a prominent landmark in central Liverpool, situated at the entrance to Liverpool's…read moreChinatown, it's Gothic architecture looking somewhat incongruous next to the Chinese gateway close by. The strong perpendicular lines are softened by a small garden and trees and bushes around the site, not to say an impressive wall with Gothic detailing. The church was designed by John Foster, and although work commenced in 1802, it was not consecrated until 1831, the final work having been carried out by his son. The style is a florid but striking Perpendicular Gothic, with elaborate pinnacles on the nave buttresses, and octagonal pinnacles rising above the chancel. Both church and the surrounding walls are Grade II* listed buildings. But it's not until you get up close that you realise that the church is just a shell, a victim of a fire-bomb in an air-raid on 5th May 1941. Never fully repaired, the walls are intact, but roofless and windowless. The site is still consecrated as a church, and the venue for various arts events, but in the main it stands as a sort of unofficial war memorial to the estimated 2,500 who lost their lives in the 1941 Liverpool Blitz.

As a kid, I used to go to St. Hugh's Catholic Church and also Primary School in the 1950s. We used…read moreto play on the steps of this church on our way home and be chased by the caretaker. No harm done just fun. It had a very lively congregation those days and on the nearest Sunday to the Glorious 12th. they used to march up and down Earle Road and Lawrence Road after the service and before a church tea. There was always an extra loud thump of the drums when they passed our church when mass was on. I am really sorry to see it in this state and hope it can be restored. An important part of local history.