Sacred Heart Cathedral, Delhi

Patel Chowk

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Entry Fee & Ticket

Timings:- Sacred Heart Cathedral Church remains open from 9 am to 5 pm. | No Entry Fee

Opening Time & Days

Sacred Heart Cathedral opening and closing timing is 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Open Days

Sacred Heart Cathedral is open every day for visitors

Best Time to Visit

May, June, July, August

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Family Married Couples Friends Parents Siblings Youngsters

177 m away

Patel Chowk Metro Station

763 m away

Janpath Metro Station

847 m away

Rajiv Chowk Metro Station

984 m away

Sacred Heart Cathedral Nearby Bus Stops

Shaheed Bhagat Singh Marg Bus Stop

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Buses from Shaheed Bhagat Singh Marg

100 114+990 114+990E

P S Parliament / Jantar Mantar Bus Stop

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Buses from P S Parliament / Jantar Mantar

100 156 157A

NDPO Bus Stop

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Buses from NDPO

157A 157STL 185

Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Bus Stop

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Buses from Gurudwara Bangla Sahib

100 114+990 114+990E

How to Reach Sacred Heart Cathedral

Here's the closest transport hub for each option, with the distance from Sacred Heart Cathedral.

By air · Nearest Airport

Fly into IGI New Delhi Airport

13.3 km away
By rail · Nearest Railway Station

Take a train to Shivaji Bridge Railway Station

976 m away
By road · Nearest Bus Terminal

Catch a bus from Kashmere Gate ISBT

4.6 km away

About Sacred Heart Cathedral

Sacred Heart Cathedral, also known as Sacred Heart Cathedral, is located in New Delhi, India. It is one of the oldest and most important Catholic churches in the city. Construction of the cathedral began in 1929, and was designed by the architect Henry Mead. Inside the church, visitors can see beautiful stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Jesus Christ and other Biblical characters. The interior of the cathedral is designed to create a quiet and contemplative environment for worshippers.

Architecture of Sacred Heart Cathedral

The church building was designed by British architect Henry Mead based on Italian architecture. A facade of white columns supports the canopy, and on each side of the cathedral's entrance portico, there are circular arched turrets rising above the roof. The interior features a massive vaulted ceiling, polished stone floors, and wide arches. Behind the marble altar in the apse is a large fresco depicting the Last Supper. The side chapel has a large crucifix on the left, next to which is a statue of the Virgin Mary.

Interesting facts about Sacred Heart Cathedral

The cathedral is known for its twin towers that rise above the skyline of central New Delhi.The interior of the cathedral is decorated with beautiful stained glass windows that depict scenes from the life of Jesus Christ, saints and stories from the Bible.The cathedral has a large rose window on its façade, which enhances its aesthetic appeal and allows intricate patterns of light to enter the interior.Apart from religious services, the cathedral also hosts various community events, cultural programs and festivals that bring people together.The cathedral's Christmas celebrations are particularly popular and attract people of various faiths to view the festive decorations and share in the spirit of the season.

Sacred Heart Cathedral FAQs:

𝒜. It is located at Patel Chowk, Delhi.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Sacred Heart Cathedral: Timings:- Sacred Heart Cathedral Church remains open from 9 am to 5 pm. | No Entry Fee Sacred Heart Cathedral opening and closing timing is 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM..

𝒜. You should visit Sacred Heart Cathedral during May, June, July, August months for best experience.