Tour to Famous Churches & Cathedrals in Chennai

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Stop At: San Thome Church, 38 San Thome High Road, Chennai (Madras) 600004 India

San Thome Church (Santhome): San Thome Basilica is a Roman Catholic minor basilica in Santhome, It was built in the 16th century by Portuguese explorers, over the tomb of Saint Thomas, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: St Mary's Church, Near Fort St. George On Fort St George administrative complex, Chennai (Madras) India

Mary's Church (Fort St George): The oldest Anglican church East of Suez and also the oldest British building in India. The church is popularly known as the 'Westminster Abbey of the East'.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Armenian Church, Armenian Street Parrys, Chennai (Madras) 600001 India

Armenian Church (Parry's Corner): The Armenian Church was constructed in 1712 and reconstructed in 1772, is one of the oldest churches of the Indian subcontinent. It is famous for its belfry of six. The Church, also called the Armenian Church of Virgin Mary

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: St. Andrews Church, #37, Poonamallee High Road Egmore, Chennai (Madras) India

St. Andrews Church (Egmore): This Church was built to serve the Scottish community in Chennai. Its design was modelled on St. Martin-in-the-Fields. Building started 6 April 1818 and the church was consecrated in 1821.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: St George's Cathedral, Cathedral Road, Chennai (Madras) India

St George's Cathedral (Gopalapuram): The cathedral was built in 1815. St. George’s occupies an important place in the history of Christianity in India, as the Church of South India was inaugurated here on September 27, 1947.

Duration: 15 minutes