Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Devotional & Spiritual

Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

30 min typical visit Free entry 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM

A neo-Gothic basilica of 1907 in the Tamil quarter, with 24 stained-glass panels telling the life of Christ.

Don't miss
  • Stained glass panels
  • Twin towers
  • Evening mass
  • Tamil quarter setting
Time needed
30 min
Entry
Free
Best time
Afternoon
Photography
Allowed
Works well for
Family Couple Seniors Solo
Tips from our editors

Ten minutes' walk from White Town into the Tamil quarter, which is worth the detour in itself.

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