Saint Anthony R.C. Church is one of downtown Yangon's older Catholic landmarks, recognisable by its Gothic lines and pointed tower. In a city better known for pagodas and British-era civic buildings, it adds another layer to the religious and architectural mix of the central grid.
The church is worth including on a downtown walk rather than seeking out as a single-purpose trip. Its appeal is in the contrast: Catholic architecture, colonial street patterns, and the everyday life of Yangon all meeting within a few blocks of markets, mosques, temples, and old commercial buildings.