St. Philomena's Cathedral, Mysore

Name: St. Philomena's Cathedral
Address: Ashoka Road, Lashkar Mohalla, Mysore, 570001, India
Telephone: +91 821 256 3148

#13 among attractions in Mysore

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

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. It was constructed in 1936 using a Neo Gothic style and its architecture was inspired by the Cologne Cathedral in Germany. This is one of the tallest churches in Asia. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 12°19'15"N, 76°39'29"E

Address

Ashoka Road, Lashkar MohallaMysore 570001 India

Contact

+91 821 256 3148

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Day trips

St. Philomena's Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mysore Palace, Devaraja Market, Jaganmohan Palace, Karanji Kere.

1.1 miS
Indo-Saracenic architecture with lights
Mysore Palace, Mysore
29 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.
0.8 miSW
View point, Flea market, Shopping
Devaraja Market, Mysore
21 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...
1.1 miSW
Palace
Jaganmohan Palace, Mysore
28 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.
1.6 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Karanji Kere, Mysore
42 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.
1 miSW
Monastery
Parakala Mutt, Mysore
27 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.
0.8 miS
City hall
C V Rangacharlu Memorial Hall, Mysore
21 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 miW
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.
0.5 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Forum Centre City Mall, Mysore
14 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.
1.6 miSW
Museum
Oriental Research Institute Mysore, Mysore
40 min walk • Formerly known as the Oriental Library, the Oriental Research Institute at Mysore, India, is a research institute which collects, exhibits, edits, and publishes rare manuscripts written in various scripts like Devanagari, Brahmic, Nandinagari, Grantha, Malayalam, Tigalari, etc.
0.9 miS
12°18'32"N • 76°39'13"E
Garuda Mysore, Mysore
23 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
1.5 miSE
Museum, History museum
Regional Museum of Natural History Mysore, Mysore
39 min walk • The Regional Museum of Natural History at Mysore, is a museum in India with exhibits on plants, animals and geology of the southern region of India.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is St. Philomena's Cathedral open?

St. Philomena's Cathedral is open:

Monday 7 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 7 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 7 am - 5 pm
Thursday 7 am - 5 pm
Friday 7 am - 5 pm
Saturday 7 am - 5 pm
Sunday 7 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to St. Philomena's Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include St. Bartholomew's Church, Mysore (19 min walk), Devaraja Market, Mysore (21 min walk), C V Rangacharlu Memorial Hall, Mysore (21 min walk), Dufferin Clock Tower, Mysore (23 min walk).

How to get to St. Philomena's Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Philomena's Cathedral:

Bus

KSRTC Bus Station (15 min walk)
KSRTC Bus Stand (16 min walk)

Train

Mysore Junction (24 min walk)