St. Mark's Cathedral
Founded in 1808, the cathedral celebrated its 200 years bicentenary in 2007-8.
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he church measures 100 * 53 * 20 ft3, and was the only government (Government of the British Madras Presidency) church in Bangalore.The cathedral is modelled on the lines of the St Paul's Cathedral, London, with a dome, semi-circular chancel and roman arches. The entrance of the cathedral has elaborate wood work with ornate carvings. The ceilings and the domes are majestically done.
The bell is the amongst the most well maintained church bells in India. The stained glasswork adds to the beauty of the cathedral.
The extension in 1901, was also funded by the Government of British India. The renovated church was dedicated on 26 August 1902 by Bishop Whitehead of Madras. The stained glass was created by M/s Sreenivasulu Naidu & Sons, Madras. The stained glass on the west facing window was created by the architect of St. Dunstan's Society, England and cost INR 4500
The cathedral is open for all people irrespective of religion or faith. The cathedral located at the west end of Mahatma Gandhi Road, MacIver Town, Bangalore