Heritage & History

Did you know?

The neighbourhood was actually named after the Church of Saint Alphonsus built in the 1950s. Over the years, the church has become more popularly known as the Novena Church – taking reference from the novena prayer devotion, which the church was famous for.

According to history, the novenas at the church began in January 1949 and were heavily publicised. In 1951, it quickly became widespread to the extent that non-Christians also began participating in the devotion. 

Nearest Train Station

• Novena MRT Station
• Newton MRT Station
• Little India MRT Station

Around the Area

• Cold Storage @ Velocity (Supermarket)
• Local Delights & Cheap Eats @ Whampoa Food Centre

Bars, Pubs, & Restaurants

• Bar Bar Black Sheep @ Bukit Timah
• Druggists @ Tyrwhitt Road (Beer Galore!)
• Starker Bistro @ Jln Rajah, Zhongshan Park