PADRI KI HAVELI

The oldest church in Bihar and one of the best places to visit in Patna, the Padri Ki Haveli or Mansion of Padre, is also known by the name of Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The foundation of this church was laid in 1713, when the Romans Catholics arrived in Patna.

The church, which stands now, was reconstructed and redesigned by Tirreto in 1772. He arrived here from Kolkata for the task and the church's foundation stone was originally 70 feet in length and 40 feet in width. Local people consider this church to be really auspicious and during Christmas, the charge hosts several events in the locality.

-The place is believed to be visited by Virgin Mary

-This is the oldest church in Bihar, dating back to 1713

-The church was redesigned in 1772 as it was destroyed by Nawab Mir Quasim in 1963

Architecture: The foundation stone of this monument has a dimension of 70ft*40ft*50ft

Location: Fino Payments Bank, Ashok Rajpath Rd, Sadikpur, Patna, Bihar 800008.

Best time to visit: December, around Christmas week