Updated On: 20 October, 2021 10:05 PM IST | Mumbai | The Guide Team
One of Mumbai’s oldest and stunning churches came up because a former Governor was too lazy to travel for Sunday mass. The latest episode of Walk With Mid-day explores Christ Church. Here are snapshots of the walk. Catch it in full on mid-day online

The 12 fluted Corinthian cast-iron columns, with Corinthian capitals. They were shipped from England and were a gift to the church. Pics/Pradeep Dhivar
The striking four fluted Doric columns and white façade that greet the first-time visitor when they arrive at Christ Church is bound to make them draw comparisons with a larger structure in Washington DC — The White House. Turns out both structures reflect the similar Neoclassical architectural style. While Byculla’s Christ Church was built in 1833, the official residence of the President of the USA was ready in October 1792.
