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The cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bangalore.
St. Francis Xavier's Cathedral is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bangalore in India. Initially, Bangalore was the seat of the diocese of Mysore from 1886 to 1940 and during this time, St. Patrick's church in Bangalore was the cathedral of the diocese. When the diocese of Mysore was bifurcated on 13 February 1940 to form the diocese of Bangalore, St. Francis Xavier's church was chosen as its cathedral.
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The fourth oldest Protestant church in the city, with a distinct red edifice and towering steeple, rising out of the leafy surroundings. There's a memorial in front of the church for its members who lost their lives in service of 'King and Empire', in World War I.
The oldest church in Bengaluru, and the only church in the state which has been elevated to the status of a minor basilica. It is famous for the festivities held during the St. Mary's Feast in the month of September each year, an event that attracts devotees from in and around Bengaluru. The basilica is built in Gothic style with arches, ornamental motifs and stained glass windows. Multiple columns and tall spires of the basilica can be seen from quite a distance. The stained glass windows were removed during World War II and were subsequently restored in 1947.
Halasuru lake
One of the biggest lakes in Bengaluru, with several islands. There's a watch tower with a Chinese bell on the lake.
A Presbyterian church, consecrated in memory of Mary Elizabeth McGoun, wife of Col. Thomas McGoun of the 6th Madras Native Infantry. It is an example of Gothic architecture in the city, with a steeping roof of Mangalore tiles, a row of decorative ridge-tiles on the top, turreted parapets and gables, iron crested towers, intricately done plaster motifs, railings of cast iron, and pilasters and pavilions rising from the wing.
With a capacity of 40,000, this is the home of the Indian Premier League (IPL) team Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), which has a large and loud following. The IPL season typically is from March to May every year, matches are played in the evenings and last around 3 hours. Scour the daily newspapers for ticket information - tickets sell out a week before.
A government museum dedicated to Bengaluru's founder Kempe Gowda. It is housed in the Mayo Hall, which was built in memory of Lord Mayo, the 4th Viceroy of India. This two-storey building is known for its ornate furniture and architecture. It is adorned by chandeliers, Greek cornices, Tuscan columns, stone arches, wooden floors and beautiful furnishings. The building itself offers a panoramic view of the city's Parade Grounds and Ulsoor Lake on one side, and the Bangalore Race Course and Brigade Grounds on the south.