Trip to Visit Historically Significant Churches in Chennai

Trip to Visit Historically Significant Churches in Chennai

Luz Church (1516), St. Thomas Mount Church (1523), St. Mary's Church (1680) and

Armenian Church (1772) - These churches of Chennai reflect the 500 years of rich architectural heritage and the cultural traditions of the devout Christians who built them. Let's take once in life time experiences on this tour when you're in Chennai.

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Stop At: Church of Our Lady of Light, 156 Luz Church Rd CIT Colony, Mylapore, Chennai (Madras) 600004 India

Luz Church (Church of Our Lady of Light) - The Architecture consists patterns of gothic arches, Baroque ornamentation compounded with classic European style. The altars are gilded with silver and gold leaves and the ceilings with powder blue Fresco paintings. The building plan resembles the Portuguese style in more than one way.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: St. Thomas Mount National Shrine, Parangi Malai St Thomas Mt Chennai, Chennai (Madras) India

St. Thomas Mount Church an architectural masterpiece; there’s plenty of intricate figurines, wall paintings that go up to the ceiling, ornamented arches and elaborate inscriptions to marvel art.

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Armenian Church - located on one this most bustling streets of George Town, enter the Armenian Church and it is a different world inside. Right next to the church, you’ll find graves of around 300 Armenians and this heritage site has plenty of stories restored on its walls.

Duration: 20 minutes

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

St. Mary's Church is one of 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: 20 minutes

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

St.Thomas Cathedral Basilica is one of the only three known churches in the world built over the tomb of an apostle of Jesus

Duration: 10 minutes