Top Ten Most Beautiful Churches in Mumbai | Top Churches in Mumbai | Churches

Описание: There is a lot more to the City of Dreams than just Gateway of India, Juhu Beach or its Bollywood buzz? For a different experience, visit the several churches in Mumbai, and be dumbfounded by their architectural beauty and the peace that reverberates inside.

1. Mount Mary Basilica, Mumbai
Corinthian pillars with beautifully carved capitals, high round-arch ceiling, bright blue walls, black and white chequered floor, vibrant painting sand rather detailed Last Supper sculpture are its primary highlights. Further, you will love the stunning main altar under a ribbed-vaulted ceiling with a statue of Virgin Mary on a seven-stepped pedestal.
Location: Mount Mary, Bandra West, Mumbai
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Nearest Railway Station: Bandra

2. St Michael’s Church, Mumbai
It may just be a simple white and red building, devoid of ornamentation, but what this famous church in Mumbai lacks in aesthetics, it more than makes up for in the peace you’d feel inside. This is the very church where people saw a picture of Christ bleeding from the heart in as recently as 2008! No wonder, it appears at the top of a comprehensive list of churches in Mumbai.
Location: Lady Jamshedji Road, Mahim, Mumbai
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Nearest Railway Station: Mahim Junction

3. St Peter’s Church, Mumbai
Its resplendent Gothic altar is flanked by angels sculpted from marble. In all, the church is rather airy with a rounded ceiling and detailed floral motifs on the wall. You can even sit under trees as the church is enveloped in immense greenery, providing some much-needed relaxation in Mumbai’s hot and humid weather.
Location: Hill Road, Bandra West, Mumbai
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Nearest Railway Station: Bandra

4. Cathedral of the Holy Name, Mumbai
Its high ribbed-vaulted ceiling brimming with colourful frescoes, pillars with statues on their capital, geometric designs on the wall that had me fooled into thinking those were wallpapers, and stained-glass windows make you feel like you are walking through an Italian city like Venice! Another thing which catches the eye is its white marble altar, which enshrines three life-size idols of Jesus. Come here during the Mass to hear the iconic pipe organ fill the naïve with soothing music.
Location: Nathalal Parekh Marg, Colaba, Mumbai
Denomination: roman Catholic
Nearest Railway Station: Churchgate

5. Gloria Church, Mumbai
If you have by any chance seen Amar Akbar Anthony or Rockstar, you would instantly recognise this church. Its interiors are mostly white, with statues of saints atop pillars and colourful stained-glass windows adding to its visual appeal.
Location: San Savata Mali Marg, Byculla East, Mumbai
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Nearest Railway Station: Byculla

6. St Andrew’s Church, Mumbai
Among the biggest churches in Mumbai, it is rather grand on the inside with golden and red being the major colours used in the altar, which sits under a high round-arched porch. Our Lady, Sacred Heart and St Andrew are enshrined in the altar niches along with Bom Jesus, St John the Baptist and St Sabastian. While here, remember to see the wood hangings depicting the Assumption of Mary and Resurrection of Christ along with quirky quotes put up by the church.
Location: Hill Road, Bandra, Mumbai
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Nearest Railway Station: Bandra

7. St Thomas Cathedral, Mumbai
Did you know that this it was this building which gave the Churchgate station its name? So, when you come here, you are not only visiting a place of worship but also walking through the heritage of Mumbai.
Location: Veer Nariman Road, Fort, Mumbai
Denomination: Anglican
Nearest Railway Station: Churchgate

8. Afghan Church, Mumbai
Officially named Church of St. John the Evangelist, it is easily recognised by its 198-feet high tower. Its Gothic pointed-arched gateway reminds me of Notre-Dame in Paris; only the latter one is a lot more decorated. Inside are colourful stained glass windows, and floor tiles with geometric patterns brought all the way from England.
Location: SBS Road, Colaba, Mumbai
Denomination: Anglican
Nearest Railway Station: Churchgate

9. St John the Baptist Church, Mumbai
Those who dare to come here will see what is left of its round-arched gates that lead to what would have been a pillared hall. With greenery creeping up everywhere, it is a treat for the senses, especially the eyes.
Location: SEEPZ, Andheri East, Mumbai
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Nearest Railway Station: Andheri

10. St Anne’s Church, Mumbai
Above the altar hangs a sculpture depicting the Crucifixion, flanked by smaller statues on either side.
Location: Nesbit Road, Byculla Railway Colony, Tadwadi, Mazgaon, Mumbai
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Nearest Railway Station: Byculla

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