Temples & religious sites
St Andrew's Cathedral
Saint Andrew's Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in Singapore. It is located near City Hall, Downtown Core, within the Central Area in Singapore's central business district. It is the cathedral church of the Anglican Diocese of Singapore and serves as the mother church to 27 parishes and more than 55 congregations. The church has existed on the site since 1836, although the current building was constructed in 1856–1861. The logo of the cathedral is the St Andrew's Cross.
What it is
St Andrew's Cathedral is the seat of the Anglican Diocese of Singapore, built between 1856 and 1861 on a site used for worship since 1836. It's a Gothic Revival building in white plasterwork, standing out against the surrounding financial district towers. Most visitors come to see the building itself and step inside for a quiet look at the nave and stained glass rather than for a specific collection or exhibit.
Getting there
It sits right at the edge of the Downtown Core, an easy walk from most Central Area hotels. From Raffles Place or Marina Bay, expect a 10–15 minute walk; City Hall MRT station (North-South and East-West lines) is essentially at its doorstep, just a few minutes on foot from the exit.
Time to allow
Thirty minutes to an hour covers a walk around the grounds and a look inside. It's a stop to combine with other nearby sights rather than a half-day destination on its own.
When to go
The surrounding lawn and open plaza get hot with little shade in the middle of the day, so early morning or late afternoon is more comfortable. Weekday lunchtimes can see office workers from the district passing through the grounds, and the church itself is naturally busier around Sunday services.
Combine with
The National Gallery Singapore is just 0.2km away and pairs well as an indoor counterpart. The Armenian Church of Saint Gregory the Illuminator (0.3km) makes for an interesting architectural comparison nearby. From there it's a short walk to the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay (0.4km) or down to the Singapore River (0.5km) to continue toward the waterfront.
Sources: open data from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap · Updated August 5, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
