St. Mark's Cathedral

St. Mark's Cathedral is a historic Anglican cathedral located on Mahatma Gandhi Road in central Bengaluru, Karnataka. Completed in 1812 and consecrated in 1816, it is the oldest church in the city, built for the British garrison stationed in Bangalore. Notable for its colonial architecture inspired by St Paul's Cathedral, London, it features a domed portico, stained-glass windows, a historic pipe organ and memorial plaques, set within a tranquil tree-lined compound.

Visitors can expect a colonial-era cathedral set in a quiet, tree-shaded compound in central Bengaluru. The exterior shows a symmetrical facade with a large dome, columns and a portico, while the interior has wooden pews, stained-glass windows, a pipe organ, brass plaques and memorials. The surroundings are calm despite the busy MG Road location, with lawns, pathways and seating. Visitors can explore the nave, view architectural details and attend services when scheduled.

St. Mark's Cathedral was built between 1808 and 1812 for the British East India Company garrison stationed at Bangalore and was consecrated in 1816 by the Bishop of Calcutta. It is considered the oldest church in Bengaluru. The cathedral was built in colonial style and later enlarged and restored, including additions in 1901 and 1927. It has served as the garrison church and later as the cathedral of the Church of South India, Karnataka Central Diocese.

The cathedral is an important Anglican heritage site and the cathedral church of the Church of South India, Karnataka Central Diocese. It reflects colonial-era ecclesiastical architecture and continues as an active place of worship, known for its English services, choir music and Christmas celebrations, and is a landmark of Bengaluru's colonial heritage in the central business district.