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St. Mary's Cathedral

Tourist attraction Church Catholic church Cathedral

One of the Best Places To Visits in Yangon


Address

Archbishop's House, 289 Thein Phyu Rd, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (1.1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Thursday: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Friday: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Saturday: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Sunday: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Monday: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM

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  • 4/5 Ian B. 5 years ago on Google • 72 reviews
    Saint Mary' Cathedral along Bogyoke Road in downtown Yangon is one of the Roman Catholic churches in Yangon City. I had a chance to visit this church on Christmas eve to celebrate mass right. The Cathedral is built with bricks or what appeared to be brick. It is not as big as other cathedrals I have seen but it is quite spacious. The church is also adorned with a lot of statues of saints together with diorama of the life of Christ. They have a wide screen LED TV which they use instead of a projector. It has enough electric fans that ventilation was good. They also have a pulpit, which in the past is where the priests serve their sermon. An ample ground and garden surrounds the church, with an image of our Lady of Lourdes on the outside.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Edward C. 4 years ago on Google • 17 reviews
    Notes: 2000kys entry fees for tourists - payment booth is at the right side of the gate inside. For visiting (everyday): 8:30am to 12pm then at 2pm to 4:30pm. (Service time is separate) Any attire is good to enter, obviously not too revealing, still a religious place. If there is an event then long pants is required Taking photos are allowed unless there is an event happening inside. Always quiet. ------------------ It was quite lovely as its very quiet inside with very exquisitely detailed stain glass and bright brick interior. Cool atmosphere.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 G A. 6 years ago on Google • 2799 reviews
    Beautiful church inside and out. The church is closed between midday and 2:00 pm but the church grounds remain open so you can walk around and take pictures while waiting.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sanjay C. 4 years ago on Google • 99 reviews
    One of the most splendid looking church I have ever been to. The interior of the church is super awesome. You must look into the glass painting which looks like LED screen when the sunlight comes in. Huge places to sit and spend alone time. Of you are a guy who likes taking photos this is your spot. Look out for time when there is no one to get the best shot. The entry fee is 2000 mmk per person. It's must visit for all the tourist coming to yangon. The night view is also great
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Soe W. 5 years ago on Google • 78 reviews
    The famous and biggest Church in Yangon.The quite holy place is at the corner of Bogyoke Aung San road and upper block of Bo Aung Kyaw road of BoTa Htaung Township.Enough car parking places in campus and outside. Everything's in Church are amazing .
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sai N. 1 year ago on Google • 65 reviews
    It was quite an experience to be there. If you want to go there on Sunday, be sure to go in the morning since the English language will be held around 10am and 5pm for Burmese language. It is also Yangon’s biggest Roman Catholic church.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Thomas T. 6 years ago on Google • 1017 reviews
    Didn't visit during open hours, so did not go inside. And the church was preparing for a wedding ceremony. The stained glasses inside seem to be really beautiful.

  • 5/5 Paul P. 6 months ago on Google • 103 reviews
    good church for catholic.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ajith C. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place . I like to go sit here once again
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Đặng L. 4 years ago on Google
    The old church in Yangon city. It is around 100 years old. The construction is so nice. You are easy to visit here cause it is on main street!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Jonathan L. 4 years ago on Google
    This is a surprisingly beautiful church to find in Myanmar. The stained glass is top notch. If you sit through a mass, as I did accompanying a Catholic friend, you probably won’t understand much. It’s in English but the sound system is whack.. a lot of strange reverb in the space. That’s OK. Sit back, take in the atmosphere and contemplate things. I stared at the Jesus statue for a good 15 min thinking of that scene as a metaphor for sacrificing your personal desires for a greater cause that will resonate long after death.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pranjal N. 1 year ago on Google • 10 reviews
    One of the most beautiful churches I have seen in Myanmar is St. Mary's Cathedral.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 JM 4 months ago on Google • 75 reviews
    It's a one of the most visited place in Myanmar especially foreigner who love histories and church history. as St. Mary's Cathedral is the biggest cathedral among of the church in Myanmar.

  • 5/5 Thura P. 2 months ago on Google • 10 reviews New
    Good view

  • 5/5 Danayi 3 years ago on Google
    Saint Mary's Cathedral is a popular tourist destination for everyone visiting Yangon. St Mary’s Cathedral is renowned for its high standard of music and Choir. They are famous for their weekly celebrations of the Divine Office and Solemn Mass. You are more than welcome to join in at Mass and listen to them sing.

  • 5/5 Kenny 1 year ago on Google
    One of the nicest cathedrals I have seen. Quite splendid indeed.

  • 5/5 Francis A. 1 year ago on Google
    Historical iconic architecture Church. A must visit place for tourists. For catholic I would highly recommended for pray 🙏 for your wish, health and well being.

  • 4/5 David J. 1 year ago on Google
    It was a nice place to learn the ancient culture of British in which they left. And a devotional place to attend mass for Christina

  • 3/5 Matt H. 2 years ago on Google
    Decent cathedral for the area and region but still lacking in any grandeur that you will find elsewhere in the city.

  • 5/5 Avantika B. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is really beautiful amazing ambience well maintain. Feels to be great. I really enjoyed.

  • 5/5 Shamim R. 2 years ago on Google
    Saint Mary's Cathedral  is a Catholic cathedral located on the corner of Bogyoke Aung San Road and Bo Aung Kyaw Street in Botahtaung Township, Yangon, Myanmar. Construction began in 1895 and was completed 19 November 1899 under a land grant from the Government of India, whilst Lower Burma was a province of British India. During the 1930 Rangoon earthquake, St. Mary's Cathedral suffered little damage and it withstood the Japanese invasion during World War II. However, the cathedral's stained glass windows were damaged during the

  • 4/5 Martin J. 2 years ago on Google
    Went for English Mass On Sunday 0800, which turned out to be in local language. On enquiring with locals understand that mass in complete English language is on 0600 hrs every Sunday. Cathedral was very beautiful


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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