Andrew’s Church chennai

 Andrew’s Church chennai

Affectionately referred to as ‘The Kirk’  St. Andrew’s Church is one of the oldest and most expensive heritage constructions during the British Rule. In fact, it recently turned 200 years old on 6th April 2018. The church that has been constructed on what was once a marshy floodplain, was built by the Scottish community.

The Kirk was designed by Major Thomas de Havilland who was inspired by the Neoclassical and Palladian style churches that were being built in England and Scotland during those times. The main complex is circular and has a shallow dome painted with a gold color scheme, featuring pottery cones. It is said that the first stone of the church had a brass plate with inscription in English and Latin.

 

Location: Egmore, Chennai

• Timings:
  • Mon – 10 am – 5 pm
  • Wed – Sat – 10:00 am – 05:00 pm
  • Sun – 7 am – 7:30 pm