St. Paul's Church, Mangalore

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St. Paul's Church, Mangalore, Anglican church in Central Maidan, Mangalore, India

St. Paul's Church stands at the northwest corner of Nehru Maidan, displaying English Baroque architecture with vertical walls and artistic details throughout the structure.

Built in 1843 by the British India army using prison labor, this garrison church was designed to accommodate 120 worshippers at Fort St Sebastian.

The church represents the establishment of Protestantism in South Kanara region and serves the Church of South India congregation through religious ceremonies and community events.

Located near the fish market and service bus stand, the church features a functional clock tower added in 1897 by German missionaries of Basel Mission.

The cemetery contains graves of East India Company officers, including Brigadier General John Carnac, preserving colonial period records in its grounds.

Location: Mangaluru

Inception: 1843

Architectural style: English Baroque

GPS coordinates: 12.91413,74.85615

Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:57

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