18 places to discover
Christ Church is an 18th-century Dutch Reformed church located in Bandar Hilir in the historic centre of Melaka City, Melaka Tengah. Built between 1741 and 1753 during Dutch rule, it is the oldest functioning Protestant church in Malaysia. Notable for its distinctive salmon-pink facade, massive timber roof beams and Dutch colonial architecture, the church stands on Jalan Gereja beside the Stadthuys within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Melaka.
Dawrpui Presbyterian Church is a prominent historic church located in the Dawrpui locality of central Aizawl, Mizoram. Established in the early 20th century during the Welsh missionary period, it is one of the oldest churches in Aizawl and under the Mizoram Presbyterian Church Synod. The church is notable for its simple architecture, central location, and long-standing role as a place of worship and community gathering in the capital city.
Holy Trinity Church is a historic Anglican church located at Trinity Circle in Halasuru, central Bengaluru, Karnataka. Built between 1848 and 1851 and consecrated on 25 July 1852 for the British garrison stationed in Bangalore, it is considered the largest military church in South India. Notable for its English Renaissance architecture, stained-glass windows, pipe organ and memorial plaques, the church remains an active place of worship under the Church of South India and a prominent heritage landmark.
Jowai Presbyterian Church is a prominent Protestant church located in the Mission Compound area of Jowai, headquarters of West Jaintia Hills district in Meghalaya. Established by the Welsh Presbyterian Mission in the late 19th century, it is one of the oldest churches in the Jaintia Hills region. The church features simple colonial-era architecture and serves as a central place of worship and community gathering for the local Pnar population.
Mopungchuket Baptist Church is a prominent Baptist church located in Mopungchuket village in Mokokchung District, Nagaland. Situated on a hilltop within the Ao Naga heritage village, it serves as the main place of worship for the local Baptist community. The church is noted for its simple architecture, peaceful setting and community role, and is a key landmark for visitors exploring the cultural and heritage attractions of Mopungchuket near Mokokchung town.
St Andrew's Church is a historic Presbyterian church located at BBD Bagh (Dalhousie Square) in central Kolkata, West Bengal. Built between 1815 and 1818 for the Scottish community, it is noted for its neoclassical architecture inspired by St Martin-in-the-Fields in London. The white spire, pillared portico and elegant interior make it a prominent colonial-era landmark near Lal Dighi and Writers' Building.
St. Andrew's Church is a historic Presbyterian church located on Cubbon Road in central Bengaluru, Karnataka, near Cubbon Park. Built between 1864 and 1866 for the Scottish community, it is noted for its Scottish Gothic architecture, stained-glass windows and pipe organ. Now part of the Church of South India, it remains an active place of worship and a prominent heritage landmark in Bengaluru's central business district, known for its red-brick facade and tranquil grounds.
St. Andrew's Kirk is a historic Scottish Presbyterian church located on Poonamallee High Road in Egmore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Built between 1816 and 1821 to serve the Scottish community of the Madras Presidency, it was designed by Major Thomas de Havilland inspired by St Martin-in-the-Fields in London. Notable for its large dome, white neoclassical facade and Corinthian columns, it remains an active church under the Church of South India and a prominent colonial heritage landmark.
St. George's Church is an Anglican church located on Lebuh Farquhar in George Town, Penang, within Timur Laut District. Completed in 1819 and commissioned by the East India Company, it is the oldest purpose-built Anglican church in Southeast Asia. Built in Georgian Palladian style with Doric columns, it is part of the George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site and remains an active place of worship and heritage landmark.
St. John's Cathedral is the Anglican cathedral and mother church of the Diocese of West Malaysia, located on Jalan Bukit Nanas in central Kuala Lumpur. Built in the Gothic Revival style, the whitewashed cathedral was consecrated in 1883 and has been extended several times. It is notable for its stained-glass windows, pipe organ, and historic memorial plaques, serving as a prominent heritage landmark near Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve.
St Luke's Church is a historic Anglican church located on Church Street in Richmond, within the City of Clarence, Tasmania. Built between 1834 and 1836 with convict labour to a design by colonial architect John Lee Archer, it is the oldest Anglican church in Tasmania still used for worship. The Gothic-style stone building, churchyard and cemetery are heritage-listed and reflect early colonial settlement in the Coal River Valley near Hobart.
St. Mary's Cathedral, officially the Cathedral of St Mary the Virgin, is an Anglican cathedral located on Jalan Raja opposite Dataran Merdeka in central Kuala Lumpur. Built between 1894 and 1895 and designed by government architect A. C. Norman, it is the oldest Anglican church in the city. Notable for its Early English Gothic architecture, stained-glass windows and historic pipe organ, it serves as the seat of the Anglican Diocese of West Malaysia and a key colonial heritage landmark.
St. Mary the Virgin Church is a historic Episcopal church located in Poblacion, Sagada, Mountain Province, Philippines. Built by American Episcopal missionaries in the early 1900s, it is the central church of the Episcopal Mission in northern Luzon. Notable for its stone architecture, stained-glass windows, and adjacent cemetery, it reflects the blending of Anglican tradition with local Igorot culture and remains an active parish and landmark in Sagada town proper.
St. Thomas English Church is a historic Anglican church located in the Santhome area of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, near Santhome High Road. Established in the 19th century to serve the English-speaking community, it is part of the Church of South India. The church is noted for its simple colonial architecture, quiet prayer hall, stained glass and heritage character. It remains an active place of worship and a point of interest for visitors exploring Santhome's Christian heritage.
St Thomas's Cathedral is the Anglican cathedral of the Diocese of Kuching located on Jalan McDougall in central Kuching, Sarawak. Established in 1848 by Bishop Francis Thomas McDougall, it is the oldest Anglican church in Borneo. The present building, completed and consecrated in 1956 after wartime damage, features Gothic-influenced architecture, stained glass and a historic bell. It serves as the mother church for Anglicans in Sarawak and Brunei and remains an active place of worship and heritage landmark.
Sumi Baptist Church in Zunheboto, Nagaland, is one of the largest Baptist churches in Asia, located in Zunheboto town, the headquarters of Zunheboto District. Built by the Sumi Naga community, the church is noted for its distinctive blue dome, spacious interior with capacity for about 8,500 people, and modern architecture. Inaugurated in 2017 after a decade of construction, it serves as a major religious and cultural landmark for the Sumi tribe and visitors to Nagaland.
Trinity Cathedral is a historic Anglican cathedral located in Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. Built in 1826 by Rev. C. T. E. Rhenius of the Church Missionary Society, it is the cathedral church of the Tirunelveli Diocese of the Church of South India. Notable for its Gothic-influenced architecture, spacious nave and historic pipe organ, it remains an active place of worship and a significant landmark of early Protestant missionary heritage in South India.
Zarkawt Presbyterian Church is a prominent Presbyterian church located in the Zarkawt locality of central Aizawl, Mizoram. Established in the early 20th century by Welsh missionaries, it is among the oldest churches in Mizoram and under the Mizoram Presbyterian Church Synod. The church is notable for its simple architecture, historical association with the spread of Christianity in the Lushai Hills, and its central role in the religious and community life of Aizawl.