St. Michael's Catholic Cathedral

Lord Ripon during his time as Viceroy in 1880 selected this site for the church of town's catholic community. It was completed in 1886 and it is situated on the right side after the Army offices. This suoerb stone structure was built with a partial vocabulary of the French-Gothic style of construction.

St. Michael's Catholic Cathedral in Shimla is a stunning piece of religious architecture that has a rich history dating back to the 19th century. Located in the heart of the city, this cathedral is a beautiful and peaceful oasis amidst the bustling streets.

The cathedral was built in the Gothic style and features towering spires, intricate stained-glass windows, and beautifully carved stone walls. The history of the cathedral is as rich as its architecture, with stories of its construction and dedication to St. Michael the Archangel being passed down from generation to generation.

Visitors to the cathedral are always struck by its peaceful and serene atmosphere, which provides a welcome respite from the chaos of the city outside. Whether you are a local or a tourist, a visit to St. Michael's Catholic Cathedral is a must. You will leave with a sense of peace and inspiration, having witnessed the beauty of this historic landmark.

Beautifull curch on the top hill near mall road
, tourist come in morning and evenig for view of all simla velly

It's Roman catholic cathedral of shimla-chandigarh diocese, built in end-19 century named as St Joseph's Church which was later converted to a cathedral. Peaceful surroundings with some naughty monkeys, old gothic type building architecture.

Best place in shimla people go there for injoy anf clik selfie and photos aap yaha se jakhoo mandit ki 108 feet uchi murti ko fekh sakte hai

Makes the beauty of Shimla more beautiful. The church is truly a symbol of peace and a beauty. There is a beautiful beauty to be seen.special night view is awesome

Nice place evng walk is best here.you can click the best view photo here allmost peoples click photo in front of this place. The church is near the mall road and it's beautiful one of the best place to see in shimla.this near the way of jakko temple.

If you are in Simla and you do not click yourself in front of this famous Christ Church then your tour to queen of hills Shimla is incomplete.
This place has always made beautiful memories and will keep on doing so.

So next time you are here and even if you are alone just pose in front of this famous historical Church and click and make one sweet memory.

Very animated view was observed during snowfall.u can see whole shimla from here and the ridge

Nice tourist spot and many shops along the road. Very good environment, friendly behaviour of locals.

One of the famous and centre of attraction in the shimla city, this church has their own historical views

Beautiful Chruch, Nicely Decorated specialy in Christmas Time. Located In Mall Road of Shimla. Heart Of Shimla.

This is the second oldest church in northern part of India after meerut.beautiful and well maintained church.the sunset view in front of this church is amazing.

This is the second oldest church in northern part of India.beautiful and well maintained church.the sunset view in front of this church is just wow.

Nice church
Christ Church,  Shimla, is the second oldest church in North India, after St John's Church in Meerut. It is a parish in the Diocese of Amritsar in the Church of North India. Its current incumbent is The Rev. Sohan Lal, whose ecclesiastical designation is presbyter-in-charge. Worship is conducted in Hindiand English.
Christ Church,  Shimla, is the second oldest church in North India, after St John's Church in Meerut. It is a parish in the Diocese of Amritsar in the Church of North India. Its current incumbent is The Rev. Sohan Lal, whose ecclesiastical designation is presbyter-in-charge. Worship is conducted in Hindiand English.

Built in the neo-Gothic style in 1857 to serve the largely Anglican British community in what was formerly called Simla, Christ Church is situated on The Ridge. It stands out as one of the prominent landmarks of Shimla and its silhouette is visible for many kilometres around the vicinity of Shimla city. Christ Church is one of the enduring legacies of the British Raj.

Christ Church was designed by Colonel J. T. Boileau in 1844, and the cornerstone was laid on 9 September 1844 by Bishop Daniel Wilson, Bishop of Calcutta. The church was consecrated on 10 January 1857 by Bishop Thomas Daltrey, Bishop of Madras. The estimated cost of construction at that time was 40,000 to 50,000 Rupees. The clock adorning Christ Church was donated by ColonelDumbleton in 1860. The porch was added in 1873. A British manufactured pipe-organ was installed in 1899 which was extensively renovated in 1932.

On September 11,1918,  Guy Gibson, leader of Operation Chastise, the famous "Dambusters Raid" of 1943, was christened here.

Christ Church survived the 20th-century partitionand the subsequent political upheavals on the Indian subcontinent. The first Indian Chaplain of Christ Church Shimla was Rev. B. S. Chander (1948 to 1957). Christ Church continues to be well maintained and is in relatively good condition. The clock's original mechanical mechanism has more recently been replaced with an electrical equivalent. However, currently whilst all 4 faces of the clock remain in synchronization they rarely reflect the correct time.

It is designed in the neo-Gothic style. The church is lit at night to illuminate it.

The church contains five fine stained glass windows. One represents the Christian virtues of Faith, Hope, Charity, Fortitude, Patience, and Humility. The chancel window was designed by Lockwood Kipling  (father of Rudyard Kipling). The pipe-organ of Christ Church is the largest in the Indian subcontinent; it was installed in September 1899.

Among the church's holdings are a great collection of books and ancient scriptures.

People love to visit once who arrive in Shimla
Live performance near church is soothing on weekends

The church is on top of the hill so the best time to be there is either morning or evening. I'd suggest evening as you can spot a beautiful sunset in the smaller Himalayan mountains. And you can enjoy the market that's lit up in the evening. Spend some time in the church and light a candle.

The only magnificent church of Shimla. Make sure not to skip the place when you visit shimla. Located in Mall Road. Offer prayers and grasp some quiet moments here.