It is so serene Church , we liked the underground church . really a peaceful place. Beach at the behind serves the wind to acheive more inner peace .

I visited this place in the night time when it was all lit up beautifully with the white walls of the outside looking lovely in the darkness. There was a service going on inside, so you could pop in and listen to it if you wanted to. Apparently, St. Thomas the Apostle was buried here, hence the name.

This basilica is believed to be the place where St.Thomas the apostle was buried...it's mindboggling to think that a man who walked with Jesus came so far alone, 2000 yrs ago,not knowing the local languages..and lived here for 20 yrs before being martyred. the basement/crypt is a must see...ample parking available. Since you need to remove your shoes and go... More

TheSanthom Chrch is also known as St. Thomas Church since it is established by St. Thomas. It is a catholic church also visted by most hindu population of chennai especially mylaporians. I must place for the visitor to chennai. Si.Thomas was said to be burried here originally and latee the body was exumed and buried in cochin As a mylapore... More

The quiet. The sense of timelessness you get there. Makes you philosophise that although nothing is permanent--like writing on the sands a little farther ahead, and watching the wind blow over those words-- some things stay on forever

The fact that its one of the few Bascilica's in the world has not been leveraged in enhancing the grandoise.

An enormous church which totally intrigues your architectural sense if you are so inclined. If not, it makes for a lovely view and experience either way.

a must see place for the devout. much spirituality in the complex. there is a sort of museum adjacent to the church which gives much history of the place.

Its very calm and quiet place in chennai....One of the three churches built for Apostles..Good the have a visit to the church if you are in chennai...