St. Mary's Church, Pune

#33 among attractions in Pune

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St. Mary's Church is located near Pulgate in the Pune Cantonment, Maharashtra state, India. It is the oldest church in the Deccan region and thus is known as the "mother church of the Deccan". The church was built to meet the spiritual needs of the British soldiers stationed in and around Pune. The church was built by Lieutenant Nash of the East India Company's Engineers. ()

Coordinates: 18°30'28"N, 73°53'4"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Shinde Chhatri, St Patrick's Cathedral, Ohel David Synagogue, National War Memorial Southern Command.

1.4 miSE
Memorial, History museum
Shinde Chhatri, Pune
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0.9 miE
Church
St Patrick's Cathedral, Pune
24 min walk • St. Patrick's Cathedral, a beacon of faith and history, stands proudly in the bustling city of Pune, India. This revered church, recognized for its Gothic-style architecture, serves as a spiritual haven for the city's Catholic community and attracts visitors with its...
1 miNW
Synagogue
Ohel David Synagogue, Pune
27 min walk • The Ohel David Synagogue, often referred to as Lal Deval due to its striking red brick facade, stands as a testament to the Jewish heritage in the bustling city of Pune, India. Constructed in 1867, this architectural marvel is not only one of the largest synagogues in...
1.1 miN
Memorial
National War Memorial Southern Command, Pune
29 min walk • The National War Memorial Southern Command is a war memorial in the city of Pune, India, dedicated to post-Independence war martyrs. This is the only war memorial in South Asia which has been erected by citizens' contributions. The memorial was unveiled and dedicated to the nation on 15 August 1998.
1.5 miNW
Neighbourhood
Somwar Peth, Pune
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1.1 miW
Neighbourhood
Bhavani Peth, Pune
27 min walk • Bhavani Peth is an area located in Pune City, in Maharashtra State of the Republic of India. A study in 1990 described Bhavani Peth as the largest slum settlement in Pune. The name of the area is derived from the Goddess Bhavani who has a famous temple in Tuljapur, in the Osmanabad district of Maharashtra, which was established in 1763.
1 miW
Neighbourhood
Bhavani Peth, Pune
25 min walk • Bhavani Peth is a Marathi language name for a locality in the Indian state of Maharashtra. This includes cities such as Pune, Solapur, Madhavnagar, Karad and Ahmednagar. The term Bhavani was derived from the Goddess Bhavani. The Goddess has a famous temple in Tuljapur in the Solapur district.
0.6 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Field
Pune Race Course, Pune
15 min walk • Pune Race Course is a racecourse located in Pune Cantonment, western India. It is located 5–6 km from downtown Pune and 12–13 km from Pune airport. Built in 1830, it covers 118.5 acres. The land is controlled by the Indian Army. Additional stabling for the horses is near Empress Garden, 1 kilometre from the course.

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

The nearest stations to St. Mary's Church:

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Pulgate (5 min walk)
Gpo • Lines: 283, 81, 94 (32 min walk)