Indian city of Madurai is the city of churches, it was built many religious buildings dedicated to different gods of different religions. But among this abundance allocated a beautiful Catholic Cathedral of St. Mary, located in the heart of the city, near the train station, on the street East Veli. It is the center of the Catholic diocese in the city and is one of the oldest Catholic churches in India.

The church was built in 1840 and was originally known as Vigulamatha Kovil. Status of the cathedral, she received in 1960, after in Madurai in 1938 was organized by the Catholic diocese (diocese), and the church was established episcopal see.

Cathedral of St Mary is not only a historical value as a monument of culture, it is also true zodcheskim masterpiece - in the architecture of the building can be easily seen as elements of European, Continental, in particular, neo-Gothic and oriental styles, as it was typical almost all buildings in India built by Europeans.

Cathedral painted in bright yellow color that smooths the Gothic elements of its architecture - the narrow arched windows and sharp spikes. The building is replete with rich decoration, carved elements and high arches. The most characteristic feature of the church, set it apart from other Christian buildings of the city, are the two most beautiful bell tower, located on both sides of the entrance, they have a height of 42 meters each, and are clearly visible even from a distance. And the location within the building high arches and columns decorated with elegant moldings, give this place a special mystique and grandeur.