St. Bartholomew's Church, Mysore

Name: St. Bartholomew's Church
Address: Mysore, India

#37 among attractions in Mysore

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St. Bartholomew's Church is an Anglican church, built by the Madras Government for the East India Company troops stationed in Kingdom of Mysore and is located in Lashkar Mohalla, on the Nilgiri Road, near the noisy Mysore sub-urban bus stand in Mysore City. The church grounds was consecrated on 29 November 1830 by Bishop Turner of Calcutta, and the building was completed in 1832. The church is named after Saint Bartholomew, one of the 12 apostles of Jesus Christ, and is said to have visited India in the first century AD, and preached the Christian gospel in the Kalyan, Thane and Raigad regions of present-day Maharashtra. ()

Completed: 1832 (192 years ago)Coordinates: 12°18'36"N, 76°39'26"E

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St. Bartholomew's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mysore Palace, Mysore Zoo, Devaraja Market, Mall of Mysore.

0.4 miSW
Indo-Saracenic architecture with lights
Mysore Palace, Mysore
11 min walk • The Mysore Palace, also known as the Amba Vilas Palace, is a historical edifice and a celebrated landmark in the city of Mysore, India. An epitome of grandeur and opulence, the palace is a primary witness to the rich cultural heritage of the erstwhile kingdom of Mysore.
1 miSE
Expansive place with exotic animals
Mysore Zoo, Mysore
25 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the city of Mysore, India, the Mysore Zoo, officially known as Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, stands as a testament to the city's dedication to wildlife conservation and education. Founded in 1892 by the royal family, notably by Maharaja...
~1910 ftW
View point, Flea market, Shopping
Devaraja Market, Mysore
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Mysore, the cultural capital of Karnataka, India, lies the vibrant Devaraja Market, an essential stop for tourists seeking an authentic Indian bazaar experience. This bustling marketplace, established during the reign of Chamaraja Wodeyar IX in...
1 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Mall of Mysore, Mysore
25 min walk • Mall of Mysore is a shopping mall which is one of the largest and the first of its kind in the Indian city of Mysore, Karnataka. It is located next to the Mysore Race Course with the Chamundi hills as a backdrop.
0.5 miSW
Palace
Jaganmohan Palace, Mysore
13 min walk • Jaganmohan Palace is a palace in the city of Mysore, India. Its construction was completed in 1861 and was initially used by the Wodeyars, kings of Mysore as their home. It is now used as an art gallery and a function hall. The palace is one of the seven palaces of the royal city of Mysore.
1.2 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Karanji Kere, Mysore
31 min walk • Karanji Lake is a lake located in the city of Mysore in the state of Karnataka, India. The lake is surrounded by a nature park consisting of a butterfly park and a walk-through aviary. This aviary is the biggest 'walk-through aviary' in India.
0.5 miSW
Monastery
Parakala Mutt, Mysore
12 min walk • The Bramhatantra Swatantra Parakala Matha is a Vaishnava monastery established in Karnataka. It was the first medieval era monastery of the Vadakalai denomination within Vaishnavism tradition of Hindu society.
0.7 miN
Imposing cathedral in Neo-Gothic style
St. Philomena's Cathedral, Mysore
19 min walk • St. Philomena’s Cathedral is a Catholic church that is the cathedral of the Diocese of Mysore, India. The full name is the Cathedral of St. Joseph and St. Philomena. It is also known as St. Joseph's Cathedral.
~860 ftW
City hall
C V Rangacharlu Memorial Hall, Mysore
5 min walk • The Rangacharlu Memorial Hall, now known as Mysore Town Hall, or simply the Town Hall, was constructed in 1884 in memory of Diwan Sir C. V. Rungacharlu, the first diwan of Mysore post-restoration of monarchy in the Kingdom of Mysore in 1881.
1 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Railway Museum Mysore, Mysore
27 min walk • The Railway Museum at Mysore, India is an outdoor exhibit of vintage locomotives. The Railway Museum was established in 1979 by Indian Railways, the second such museum after the National Railway Museum in Delhi. The museum is opposite the Central Food Technology and Research Institute on Krishnaraja Sagar Road.
0.8 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Forum Centre City Mall, Mysore
20 min walk • Forum Centre City Mall is a shopping mall located in the South Indian city of Mysore, Karnataka. It is the largest in Mysuru. The mall is owned and operated by Bengaluru-based real estate giant Prestige Group and is located in the Nazarbad area of Mysore.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Bartholomew's Church?

Nearby attractions include C V Rangacharlu Memorial Hall, Mysore (5 min walk), Dufferin Clock Tower, Mysore (9 min walk), Devaraja Market, Mysore (10 min walk), Mysore Palace, Mysore (11 min walk).

How to get to St. Bartholomew's Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Bartholomew's Church:

Bus

KSRTC Bus Stand (5 min walk)
KSRTC Bus Station (5 min walk)

Train

Mysore Junction (24 min walk)