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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.
St. Mary's Basilica is a shrine located in Shivajinagar (Blackpally) locality of Karnataka, India. It is among the oldest churches at Bangalore and the first church in the state that has been elevated to the status of a minor basilica. It is famous for festivities held during the St. Mary's Feast in the month of September each year, attracting devotees from the entire metropolitan area of Bangalore.
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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.
The sole cathedral of Bengaluru is dedicated to Saint Mark the Evangelist. It is famous for its English Baroque architecture inspired by London's St Paul's Cathedral. The entrance has elaborate woodwork with ornate carvings. The bell is the amongst the most well-maintained church bells in India. The stained glasswork adds to the beauty of the cathedral.
A 750 m pedestrianised street from Brigade Road to St. Mark's Road, running parallel to MG Road. The street is paved from granite cobblestones, which were laid in a Kasuti pattern to reflect Karnataka's cultural heritage. It is a major shopping and nightlife area, and a popular spot for celebrating New Year's Eve.
The cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bangalore.
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.