Gloria Church (Our Lady of Glory) Mumbai
About
A beautiful 17th-century church in Mazgaon, one of the oldest Catholic churches in Mumbai. The church features baroque architecture, ornate altars, and a peaceful cemetery.
Basic Information
Timings
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Religious
How to Reach
Walk from Byculla or Dockyard Road station
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Jagannath Shankar Sheth Metro (2.6 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Sandhurst Road (0.7 km away) on the Central Line, Harbour Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Gloria Church (Our Lady of Glory)
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Gloria Church (Our Lady of Glory)
History
Founded by the Portuguese in 1632, making it one of Mumbai's oldest churches. The current structure was rebuilt in the 18th century with baroque-style architecture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Religious
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
One of the oldest churches in Mumbai, founded in 1632
The cemetery contains tombs dating back to the 1700s
The annual feast in January attracts thousands
The church is peaceful and welcoming to visitors
The old cemetery is worth exploring
Annual feast day in January is a grand celebration
Nearby Attractions
Other popular places to visit near Gloria Church (Our Lady of Glory)
Mazgaon Fort (Remains)
Historical
Dockyard Road & Mazgaon Dock Heritage Walk
Heritage
Dockyard Road Heritage Area (Mazgaon)
Heritage
Matharpacady Village, Mazgaon
Heritage
Mumbai Port Trust Garden (Jijamata Udyan Annexe)
Nature
Film Heritage Foundation
Cultural
Grant Medical College & JJ Hospital Heritage Campus
Educational
Byculla Heritage Precinct
Heritage
Sir J.J. School of Art
Educational
Xavier's Institute of Management & Research (XIMR)
Educational