East Parade Church, Bangalore

#76 among attractions in Bangalore

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The East Parade Church, consecrated in 1865, is located on Mahatma Gandhi Road, in the Bangalore Cantonment. The church comes under the Karnataka Central Diocese of the Church of South India. Started in the early 19th century as the Wesleyan Mission Chapel by Wesleyan believers of the Madras Army with Tamil and English services, the Church now has services in Tamil and Malayalam. The name East Parade comes from its location on the East of the Parade Grounds of the Madras Engineer Group regiment. The present church building was raised in 1865, on the site of the old Wesleyan Mission Chapel, with an inscription dated 6 October 1863 marking the laying of the foundation stone. ()

Coordinates: 12°58'26"N, 77°36'53"E

Address

15, MG RoadUlsoorBangalore 560001 India

Contact

+91 80 2558 2867

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East Parade Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to East Parade Church?

Nearby attractions include Kempegowda Museum, Bangalore (7 min walk), Bangalore Central Business District, Bangalore (9 min walk), Public Utility Building, Bangalore (9 min walk), Holy Trinity Church, Bangalore (11 min walk).

How to get to East Parade Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to East Parade Church:

Bus

Electric B Station • Lines: 197 (2 min walk)
MG Road • Lines: K4 (4 min walk)

Metro

Trinity • Lines: Purple (5 min walk)
Mahatma Gandhi Road • Lines: Purple (14 min walk)