Christ Church Cathedral

Completed in 1895 and designated as a cathedral in 1929, the city’s most attractive Gothic-style church is nestled incongruously among looming glass towers. Undergoing extensive renovations in recent years, it’s a busy site and is home to a wide range of cultural events, including regular choir and chamber music recitals and the occasional Shakespeare reading. Self-guided tours of the 32 stained-glass windows are available, but if you’re short of time just head down to the basement for the highlight: a colorful Edward Burne-Jones beauty created by the William Morris Company. Also check out the church’s dramatic hammerbeam ceiling as well as its newest window: the stunning Tree of Life by Susan A Point.