Santhome Cathedral Basilica

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About Santhome Cathedral Basilica

Santhome Cathedral Basilica, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, is a revered Roman Catholic church built over the tomb of Saint Thomas the Apostle—one of the twelve disciples of Jesus. Originally constructed by Portuguese explorers in the 16th century, the church was later rebuilt by the British in a stunning Neo-Gothic style in 1896. Its white spires and stained-glass windows make it an architectural marvel and a spiritual haven. The cathedral houses a museum, a library, and a chapel directly over Saint Thomas’s final resting place. As one of only three churches in the world built over an apostle’s tomb, it holds deep historical and religious significance. Visitors come here to admire its peaceful ambience, beautiful design, and to explore the rich Christian heritage it represents in South India.

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Garima Saxena

Reviewed: Aug 18, 2025

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Our Tamil Nadu temple tour booked with Viacation was divine. From Meenakshi temple in Madurai to Rameswaram darshan, everything was well-timed. Aditya booked hotels near temples which saved a lot of t...

Gopal Bhagat

Reviewed: Aug 07, 2025

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Booked: Sacred Temples of Rameshwaram & Kanyakumari

From hill stations to heritage sites, Viacation gave us a wholesome Tamil Nadu holiday. Sunrises at Kanyakumari, tea gardens in Ooty, and heritage walks in Madurai—this trip is now etched in our memor...