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Described in the British days as
the ‘Noblest edifice in Hindustan’, St. Andrew’s
Kirk, an almost two-century-old church, as
S.Muthaiah, the eminent historian of Madras writes,
is perhaps one of the ‘best examples of Georgian
architecture in Asia. ‘W.T Munro describes the
church in Madras ‘the most splendid church in
Madras’. The name itself is suggestive of the
Scottish connections the City had, or rather the
Madras Presidency of the British days. In 1815 a
Scot was even appointed minister in the Presidency
of Madras. Considering such an extent of prominence,
it was but natural for the Scots to build a church
of their own.
Location : Poonamalle Hig Road,
Egmore,
Chennai- 8,
Tel : 25383508 |