2-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Exploring Mangalore Churches

  1. Day 1: Attur Church and St. Aloysius Chapel
    30 minutes (10.5 km) from Mangalore Airport

    Start your day with a visit to the Attur Church, also known as the St. Lawrence Church. This magnificent church is one of the oldest churches in the area, built in 1759. It boasts of a beautiful interior and an awe-inspiring altar. The church is well-known for the eight-day annual feast that takes place in January.

    Next, visit the St. Aloysius Chapel, which is situated a few kilometers away from Attur Church. The chapel is well-known for its stunning frescoes that were painted by the Italian Jesuit Antonio Moscheni, a multi-talented artist. The frescoes depict scenes from the Bible and Jesuit missionary work in India.

  2. Day 2: Rosario Cathedral and Milagres Church
    20 minutes (7 km) from previous location

    Start your day at the Rosario Cathedral, which is one of the oldest churches in Mangalore. The church was built by the Portuguese in 1568 and has a beautiful Baroque architecture. The interiors of the church are adorned with beautiful paintings and sculptures.

    Next, visit the Milagres Church, which is situated a few kilometers away from the Rosario Cathedral. The church was built in 1680 and has a mix of Gothic and Baroque architecture. The altar is decorated with intricate carvings and beautiful paintings.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Attur Church (30 mins, free entry)
  • St. Aloysius Chapel (30 mins, free entry)
  • Rosario Cathedral (1 hour, free entry)
  • Milagres Church (1 hour, free entry)
  • Total Estimated Costs (2 days): Free

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can visit other churches in the area such as the Lady of Mercy Church and the St. Sebastian Church. For food, try the local Mangalorean cuisine at restaurants like Giri Manja's, Palkhi or Shree Ganesh Bhavan. If you have less time, consider visiting only one church per day and allowing more time to explore the surrounding areas.

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