Indian city of Madurai is the city of temples, it was built many religious buildings dedicated to different gods of different religions. But this abundance is allocated a beautiful Catholic Cathedral of Saint Mary, located in the heart of the city, near the railway station, on the street, East Veli. It is the centre of the Catholic diocese in the city and is one of the oldest Catholic churches in the whole of India.

The Church was built in 1840 and was originally known as Uygulamada Kovil. The status of a Cathedral she received in 1960, after in Madurai in 1938 was organized by the Catholic diocese (the diocese), and in the Church was installed the Bishop's throne.

Cathedral of Saint Mary is not only a historical value, as a monument of culture, it is also a real architectural masterpiece in the architecture of this building can be easily seen as elements of European, continental, in particular, neo-Gothic and Oriental styles, as was typical for almost all buildings in India built by Europeans.

The Cathedral is painted in bright yellow color that smooths out the Gothic elements of the architecture – narrow Lancet Windows and spires. The building is replete with a rich finish, carved elements and high arches. The most characteristic feature of the Church that distinguishes it from other Christian buildings of the city are two beautiful bell tower, located on both sides of the entrance, they have a height of 42 meters each, and are clearly visible even from a great distance. And located inside the building with high arches and columns, decorated with elegant moldings give this place a special mystery and grandeur.