About St. Mary’s Church:
St. Mary’s Church is situated on the Staveley Road of Pune. It is considered to be one of the oldest protestant churches in the city and was consecrated by Bishop Heber. Pune St. Mary’s Church was built mainly for the officers and soldiers of the British, along with their families, in the year 1825. One of the major attractions of the church is its Gothic style of architecture. Originally St. Mary’s Church was adorned with a huge and magnificent steeple. Later, in 1982, the original steeple was replaced by shorter concrete one. In 1874, stained glass was fitted at the altar and near the baptistery, in the memory of Lieutenant Trotter. The stained glass was fabricated in London and cost approximately 200 pounds. One can see some rare regimental flags inside the Saint Mary Church of Poona, India. The interiors of the church also boast of a memorial plaque in memory of Colonel William Morris, one of the survivors of the Battle of Balaclava. St. Marys Church of Pune is the perfect for those interested in the history of the city.
General Information about St. Mary’s Church:
Location: Pune
State: Maharashtra
Capital: Mumbai
Language: Marathi, Hindi, English
Temperature: Max 42˚C, Min 27˚C (summer), Max 26˚C, Min 14˚C (winter)
Best Season: September to March
How to Reach St. Mary’s Church:
By Air:
Pune airport is located about 10 km away from the heart of the city, in the Lohagaon area. Taxi charge from airport to city is only Rs 200. Regular, direct flights are available from Pune to many cities in India. The cities Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore and Mumbai are all air connected to Pune. International travellers can get connecting flight from Mumbai International Airport.
By Rail:
Pune is an important railway junction in Indian railway. Good rail networks connect Pune with all other rail junctions in India.
By Road:
Pune is well connected with many of the major cities in Maharashtra by state owned bus services. Private luxury deluxe buses are operated from Pune to many cities in India, including Goa, Mumbai and Hyderabad. Regular frequent bus services are connecting Pune with Mumbai, nearly a distance of 200 km.