City: Tamil Nadu
Top Things to do in Tamil Nadu
10 Churches & Cathedrals in Tamil Nadu That You Shouldn't Miss
^# Jana Gana Mana is the national anthem, while "Invocation to Tamil Mother" is the state song/anthem.
^† Established in 1773; Madras State was formed in 1950 and renamed as Tamil Nadu on 14 January 1969
^^ Tamil is the official language of the state. English is declared as an additional official language for communication purposes.
Restaurants in Tamil Nadu
1. Retreat Church
2. San Thome Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,243 reviews
Probably the most magnificent and prominent reminder of Chennai's colonial lineage, the San Thome Church bears a colossal amount of history since A.D. 52, the year when St. Thomas traveled to India, though the Roman Catholic basilica was built in the 16th century by the Portuguese. It was then rebuilt by the British in 1893. The imposing structure reaches a height of 155 feet and emanates peace and architectural splendor with its tall spires over the tomb of the saint. The sea makes a wonderful backdrop to the pristine white structure. The San Thome Church is considered one of the pilgrimages for people around the world.
Reviewed By thewanderer0512 - Bengaluru, India
San Thome Church, also known as St. Thomas Cathedral Basilica and National Shrine of Saint Thomas, is a Roman Catholic minor basilica in Santhome, in the city of Chennai, This church has the status of a minor basilica, originally the old church was built in the 16th century by Portuguese explorers and rebuilt again with the status of cathedral by the British in 1893, Touring to this Madras Santhome Cathedral Basilica church is pretty easy, as you will get auto rickshaws, 'call taxis' and even luxurious cabs. Auto rickshaws are the cheapest ones but bargain carefully before you get into one.
3. Church of our Lady of Velankanni
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 306 reviews
Reviewed By 143vijayk - Bengaluru, India
An extremely beautiful and peaceful place to visit. We had been wanting to visit this place for over 10-15 years and when God called us this year we could visit the Church. We were very happy to spend time in the area, visiting other nearby Churches too. A must visit place to pray for good health.
4. Lutheran Church
5. Zion Church
6. Kandal Cross Roman Catholic Church
7. Kappal Matha Church
8. Mount Carmel Church
9. Morning Star Church for Our Lady of Vailankanni
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 127 reviews
Reviewed By Arogyaraj19 - Chennai (Madras), India
It is a newly built church with awesome infrastructure. This Church can accommodate more than 1000 peoples. Must visit if you ever go to Velankanni.
10. Our Lady of Snows Basilica
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By premsathi - Bangalore District, India
Arguably on the biggest festivals in Thoothukudi is the madha kovil festival. People from all the religion will be participating in it. The temple is located in the calm and peaceful location and divine pull is there. Its one of the old churches in the city. It is well built and located in the heart of the city. The architecture is so good and you will feel the history of the place.The place is easily reachable and has a good parking place.
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