Churches to visit in Mysore during upcoming Christmas vacation

Mysore or Mysuru is such a place which attracts attention of thousands of tourists every year. Popularly kwn as Karnataka’s 'Cultural Capital', city is kwn for its tradition and culture. famous tourist's spots in city include sites, monuments, museums, forts, temples, mosques, churches, and zoos. But to make your journey more enjoyable here we have listed Mysore’s favourite and most famous church places.

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St. Philomena’s Church

church was built in 1956 and is considered as one of country’s largest churches. Built-in Gothic style with beautiful stained glass windows and lofty towers, church is a lovely place t to miss. church was designed by Reverend Rene Feige and is located at  Lourdes Nagar, Ashoka Road, Lashkar Mohalla Mysuru.

St. Anthony’s Shrine

origin of church can be traced back to discovery of St. Anthony’s 13-and-a-half-foot-high statue. It is said that St. Anthony of Padua, kwn as Miracle Worker, performed miraculous healing and prosperity achievements. St. Anthony’s Shrine is a beautiful attraction for both devotee and traveller.

Infant Jesus Church

Infant Jesus Church in Mysore owes its existence to an initiative of Syro-Malabar community. Once you walk inside Infant Jesus Church in Mysore, you will realize that central hall is shaped like an octagon. Also, on walls, you will see 13 sigils embedded into tinted glass.

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St. Bartholomew’s Cadral

Standing in midst of a serene neighbourhood, this cadral is oldest one in city. bell tower in its courtyard contains a bell that was cast in France in 17th century. It was established to serve European officers’ Christian congregation under service of Mysore Maharaja and Mysore’s British resident.

Wesley Cadral

As per study, this 148-year-old cadral was built by members of Wesleyan Missionaries Society. Reportedly, construction of church started in year 1868 and revated in 1906. hills and meadows around it make it one of Mysore's best places to visit. 

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