St Philomena's Church

Location

This church was built to honor St Philomena and thus it got its name. The Maharaja of Mysore laid the foundation stone for the church in the year 1933. The followed the Neo Gothic style of architecture. The Cologne Cathedral was the inspiration of the Church.

The church was planned by Daly a Frenchman. The congregation hall is called the nave. The two steeples of the church are 53 meters in height. The main hall can hold a capacity of 800 people. The windows depict the birth of Christ and the important events in his life.

The cathedral is open from 5 am to 6 pm and no entrance fee is charged.