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St. George's Cathedral
A Church of South India cathedral built between 1815 and 1816 on Cathedral Road, designed by Colonel James Caldwell and Thomas Fiott de Havilland in a graceful Neoclassical style with a tall steeple. Its spire was among the tallest structures in early 19th-century Madras. The churchyard holds colonial-era tombs and memorials.
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Before you go to St. George's Cathedral
Specific rules not verified for this site. Kerala churches generally welcome visitors of any faith outside service times. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered), keep quiet during Mass, and ask before photographing people or the altar. We have not verified this church's specific rules.
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Typechurch
Nearest baseGopalapuram
DistrictChennai
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Listed businesses4→St. George's Cathedral is planned from Gopalapuram, one of the travel bases in Chennai district. Use Gopalapuram for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Gopalapuram or nearby in Chennai, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Distance by road
- Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram)55 km
- Kanchipuram72 km
- Puducherry150 km
- Vellore135 km
- Tirupati135 km
Road km to Chennai; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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Today at St. George's Cathedral
Sunrise5:58 am
Sunset6:21 pm
Golden hour best light5:21 pm–6:21 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:21 pm–6:46 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 81%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Tamil Nadu. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
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The Spring Hotel
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The Spring HotelHotel at 11, Kodambakkam High Road. Its own site heads its front page “The Spring Hotel | Hotel near US Consulate in Chennai”.
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Raj Park Hotel - Chennai
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Raj Park Hotel - ChennaiHotel at 180, Parthasarathy Garden. Its own site heads its front page “Raj Park Hotel - Chennai | One of the Top Hotels in Chennai”.
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The Park Chennai
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The Park ChennaiHotel in Gopalapuram. Its own site heads its front page “THE Park Chennai - 5 Star Luxury Boutique Hotel in India”.
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St. George's Cathedral — at a glance
Timings7:00 AM - 6:00 PM (services on Sundays)
Best timeYear-round
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach St. George's Cathedral
On Cathedral Road in Gopalapuram, near Thousand Lights metro station.
Getting around St. George's Cathedral
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
If you need help at St. George's Cathedral
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When is the best time to visit St. George's Cathedral?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at St. George's Cathedral?
Entry: Free. Timings: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM (services on Sundays).
How do I reach St. George's Cathedral?
Base yourself in Gopalapuram or nearby in Chennai, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for St. George's Cathedral?
About an hour.
What else is near St. George's Cathedral?
Nearby you can pair Semmozhi Poonga (410 m), Thousand Lights Mosque (890 m), Valluvar Kottam (1.0 km), Spencer Plaza (1.2 km).
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Photographs: Shyamal, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0), Shyamal (CC BY-SA 4.0). Wikimedia Commons.
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- St. George's Cathedral:Shyamal, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0