St.Andrew's Church,Chennai

St.Andrew's Church is situated on the Poonammalle High road,near Egmore Railway Station,Chennai. The Church was built by Scottish Community that had settled in the Chennai City in the year 1821. It is considered as one of the best Georgin Architecture structures in the whole Asian Continent. St.Andres's Church is glorified as "The Queen of Scottish Churches in the East'. Major Thomas Fort de Havilland and Colonel James Caldwell is two people responsible for construction of the church.

Rich mahogany wood work had been used to cover the interiors of the Church. The elegantly laid,check patterned marble on the floor adds beauty to the structure. Lime stucco work adds extra elegance to the church. The dome's diameter measures about 52 feet and 16 Corinthian circular pillars support the dome. The blue shaded lapis lazuli painted dome gives it an added charm. The St.Andrew's Church is well within the city. It is a part of chennai heritage and a tourist attraction.