Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King Liverpool

This Cathedral was designed by architect Sir Frederick Gibberd. It took 5 years to build and it was opened in 1967. It´s one of Liverpool´s more popular landmarks. The cathedral is colloquially known as "Paddy´s Wigwam". It is called this because it is like a giant concret tent and because an Irish person is colloquially called Paddy. The building´s unusual circular design is topped by a conical turret ringed with spires. The circular lantern at the top of the turret is circled with stained-glass windows. The Metropolitan Catholic Cathedral is a modernist contrast in architectural style.