St Pius X Church
98 Channel Highway, Taroona
Photographer: Nina Hamilton
Photographer: Nina Hamilton
Photographer: Nina Hamilton
Architect: Esmond Dorney (1957)
Designed by renowned Tasmanian architect Edmond Dorney in the 1950s, the St Pius X Catholic Church is Australia’s first modernist church. Nestled amongst native bushland with sweeping views to the River Derwent, the unique curved design employs the natural setting and light of its situation to marry internal and external space.
Come check out this stunning building, have some home-made tea and scones from the parishioners’ stall, and rummage through the car boot sale while you’re there!
Open: 10 am – 3 pm
Location
Taroona
Building Types
Intact Interior
Place of Worship
Roof Design
Architectural Period
Mid-Twentieth Century (1940-1960)
Features
Architectural Design
Heritage
Accessibility
Level Changes
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