St Michael’s Catholic Cathedral - Shimla    Share

4.4/5 stars (185 reviews)

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  • Church
  • Number : +91 177 280 4249
  • Near By Christ Church
  • 1.10 Km 17 min.
  • Tourist attraction

St Michaels Cathedral in Shimla is a throwback to the Victorian era, dating back to 1886. The interiors of the cathedral are decorated in typical French- Gothic style architecture. Currently, the cathedral can hold a service of at least 400 people. Like other churches in India, St. Michael's Cathedral incorporates a nave, a vestry, a confessional room, a baptistery room and two aisles. Organ in the church is considered to be the finest in North India. St. Michael's Cathedral was once acknowledged as the 'Ripon Place' because the building was in a construction process when Lord Ripon (1880-1884) was the Viceroy of India. It was the first Roman-Catholic church to be built in the hill station and was designed under the guidance of Henry Irwin, the then Superintendent Engineer and Architect of PWD in Shimla. All thanks to its beauty, grandeur and mirror work, the church is a great sight to look at; moreover, it attracts devotees from all over India.

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Address
Heritage Building, Ram Bazar, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 171003, India
Number
+91 177 280 4249
Landmark
Heritage Building, Ram Bazar, Shimla
Latitude
31.105194
Longitude
77.1692219

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Dominic Minz

Dominic Minz


100.00 %

@ 30 May, 2020

This is not-so-famous & less visible church in Shimla. This is on the other end of the Mall Road (other end being the Christ Church end). On one of my solo (purely shoestring) trips to Shimla, i strolled to the end of the mall and landed on this church. Regular Sunday services are held here. Good place, though not touristy. Th place is open to all and can be visited. (Do maintain the sanctity of the place & be discreet). if you DO visit the Church do not miss to see the pipe organs. And if you want to experience the performance, be an audience for the Sunday Mass.

Navjot Sidhu

Navjot Sidhu


80.00 %

@ 05 Jul, 2020

It is old building since ( Year 1885 ). They take care well maintained. Clean and fine peaceful place.

Gaming Fever

Gaming Fever


80.00 %

@ 17 Jul, 2019

Excellent church design. Situated at a peaceful place. Hall is large. You can get candles and scripture here. Its built in 1885. Stone finishing is very smmytrical and smooth. Good place for meditation. Its a very nice art by workers. Must visit here if you come to Shimla.

Ajai George moonjappilly

Ajai George moonjappilly


100.00 %

@ 03 Dec, 2019

Its located near the dc office. The view from this church is mindblowing and serene. The church was build by lord rippon. Only taxis that need to go to the church is allowed through the area, since its a cantonment area. The church premises is always filled with devotional song and soothing breeze. The church can easily be accessed from lower bazaar and upper bazaar. A small grotto of st mary is placed in the front of the church.

Samuel Thomas

Samuel Thomas


100.00 %

@ 10 Aug, 2019

Nice place for comfortable and safe stay. The guardian father was so kind and helpful and willing to help in arranging Van facilities for visit.

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