Sacred Heart Cathedral, New Delhi, Roman Catholic cathedral in New Delhi, India
Sacred Heart Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church in New Delhi, located at the southern end of Connaught Place on Bhai Vir Singh Marg. The structure features white columns beneath a canopy roof and two towers with circular arched openings that rise above the building on either side of the entrance.
Construction began in 1929 under Franciscan leadership and was completed the following year. The church was built to serve the growing Catholic population in the city during a period of urban development.
The cathedral serves as the heart of New Delhi's Catholic community and stands out visibly in the urban landscape. The two whitewashed towers with their rounded arches act as a striking reference point when walking through the area.
The building sits on spacious grounds along a main road with easy access by car and public transport. The distinctive towers flanking the entrance make it simple to locate when navigating the area on foot.
Inside, a curved ceiling spans the space above polished stone floors, and a large fresco of The Last Supper behind the marble altar often goes unnoticed by visitors passing through. This artwork reveals fine details only visible when you pause to examine it closely.
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