Bangalore has always been known for its splendid church architecture. DNA’s photojournalists Selvaprakash L and Nishant Ratnakar bring you frames of churches that are as much places of worship as they are awe inspiring structures

St Patrick's Church: The second oldest Catholic Church, at 150 years, it was built for Irish soldiers under the initiative of Fr Gailhot and Fr Chevalier who were military chaplains. The foundation was laid in July 1841. It was consecrated under the title St Patrick as a cathedral on November 12, 1899. Lady Bowring's tomb is in the church.