St. Thomas Cathedral, Fort Mumbai
About
Mumbai's oldest English building, St. Thomas Cathedral is a beautiful Anglican church dating back to 1718. Its serene interiors feature memorial tablets, stained glass windows, and colonial-era monuments.
Basic Information
Timings
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Religious
How to Reach
Walk from CST or Churchgate station. Near Horniman Circle.
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Hutatma Chowk (0.2 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Churchgate (0.7 km away) on the Western Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of St. Thomas Cathedral, Fort
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of St. Thomas Cathedral, Fort
History
Construction began in 1676 under Gerald Aungier and was completed in 1718. It was the first Anglican church in Mumbai and played a central role in the British colonial history of Bombay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
7:00 AM - 6:00 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
It is the oldest British-era building in Mumbai
The church contains memorial tablets to British soldiers and officials
The stained glass windows were imported from England in the 19th century
Visit during a weekday morning for a peaceful experience
The memorial tablets tell fascinating stories of colonial Mumbai
Free entry - donations welcome
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