St. Paul's Cathedral
St. Paul's Cathedral
4.2
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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cutelady Baluch
Muscat Governorate, Oman3,782 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
is a must-visit for those who seek enriching historical and architectural pleasure on their vacation trips. In the heart of the city, this colossal structure reminds you of the colonial times and takes you down the memory lane.
Entry fees 10 INR
photography not allowed inside...
Entry fees 10 INR
photography not allowed inside...
Written December 27, 2023
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Vikas L
Bengaluru, India68 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
An amazingly beautiful Gothic style Cathedral, I believe the first in a British Overseas territory. Beautifully preserved with its whites shining bright. A great place to visit if you enjoy history. Open until 6pm and an minimal entry ticket of Rs10 with and additional Rs50 should you need to park your car. Its just besides the Planetarium in the heart of Kolkata. It is a revered place and an active chapel with a lot of history and remembrances of British heroes on its walls
Written February 22, 2024
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Margie9954
Kolkata (Calcutta), India147 contributions
Jan 2025 • Solo
A extremely beautiful and grand church. The stained glass at the altar is exquisite. Many interesting plaques in marble. It is the largest church in the Diocese. Has been visited by Archbishop of Canterbury.I attended the 8.30 am service which is a sung eucharist. There is also a 7.30 am service. It is affiliated to the Church of North India. Earlier it had a twin spire but after an earthquake now onlyone.
They have a Friendship centre and Vocational training centre where you can pick up some lovely hand embroidery item on the Church grounds. They also run 2 non formal schools for underprivileged children.
As it is centrally located opposite the Victoria Memorial well worth a visit.
They have a Friendship centre and Vocational training centre where you can pick up some lovely hand embroidery item on the Church grounds. They also run 2 non formal schools for underprivileged children.
As it is centrally located opposite the Victoria Memorial well worth a visit.
Written January 24, 2025
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Sonal Agarwal
Bengaluru, India383 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
If you are in Kolkata, don’t forget to visit this church. It is a gorgeous church which will take you back to the British era. It is situated near the Victoria Memorial (walking distance). The atmosphere and surroundings are charming and you will get a lot of peace inside the church. There is a garden as well in front of the church but it is prohibited to enter. Photography or videography is prohibited inside the church.
There is a small entry fee to the church Rs.10.
There is a small entry fee to the church Rs.10.
Written November 6, 2023
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK186,135 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
This cathedral was built in 1847 to accommodate the growing European and Christian population in Kolkata. The building is built in Neo-Gothic style. The exterior of the building is noticeably covered in a brilliant white of lime plaster. Except much of the plaster is now covered in dirt, although the plaster does show through the cleaner bits.The entrance has an unusually long hall, leading up to the nave. The interior of the building has been slightly adapted to the climate conditions with fans overhead to keep worshippers cool. Unusually for a cathedral of this size, there aren’t that many stained glass windows except at the altar which mainly covers the crucifixion and I guess scenes of Jesus conducting sermons
Written March 2, 2024
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sanju_222323
New Jersey17,959 contributions
Apr 2021
It is very easy to find this church as it is located near the Victoria Memorial, another prominent landmark in Kolkata and just beside Birla Platnorium.
beautiful architectural church in Kolkata and is famous for its Christmas midnight mass. It is one of Kolkata’s most beautiful churches and sees thousands of visitors every month. The construction of St. Paul Cathedral of Kolkata began in 1839 and was completed in 1847 at the southern end of the Maidan.
It took eight years to build the Cathedral and cost almost five lakhs to build. From homes to shops, a glimpse of old civilization and architecture can be seen even today. Even today many buildings here carry the signature of Gothic, Baroque, Roman, and architectural style
beautiful architectural church in Kolkata and is famous for its Christmas midnight mass. It is one of Kolkata’s most beautiful churches and sees thousands of visitors every month. The construction of St. Paul Cathedral of Kolkata began in 1839 and was completed in 1847 at the southern end of the Maidan.
It took eight years to build the Cathedral and cost almost five lakhs to build. From homes to shops, a glimpse of old civilization and architecture can be seen even today. Even today many buildings here carry the signature of Gothic, Baroque, Roman, and architectural style
Written May 9, 2021
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Oct 2023 • Friends
The entry fee of 10 rupees for this church is something new and it is not an entry ticket. It is mentioned as donation of 10rupees. It is a forceful donation taken out from people. Make sure you do not pay that amount to these people in the name of entry ticket charges!
Written October 27, 2023
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KNKD
Mumbai, India4 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Just across from the Victoria Memorial this was one of my favourite places in Kolkata. Separate sections for men and women are available for those wishing to sit and supplicate in the quiet grandeur of this beautiful church. Memorial plaques around the church (inside) of passed on parishioners are endearing. There is a little stand outside the church from where one could pick prayer books, mugs etc.
Written September 29, 2022
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Anjan Sengupta
Raipur, India1,729 contributions
Mar 2021
This Cathedral was built by the British as the first Cathedral built in their overseas territory more than 150 years agao. This Cathedral still carries that legacy and you can sense the same in its magestic architecture and the peaceful evironment around it. This is located in the heart of Kolkata just adjacent to Birla Planaterium and a must visit if you have 3-40 minutes.
Written December 7, 2021
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shaveta
6 contributions
Oct 2022
you can club this with victoria memorial & birla planetorium as they locaed next to each other. enjoy some street food outside. english show at 6 pm at birla planetorium is the last show of the day. you can also buggy rides from victoria memorial at late evening/night.
Written October 12, 2022
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I hope to be in Kolkata on Friday 22nd November, and would very much like to attend a service at St Paul's. Can you tell me if there will be any services on that day?
Written January 11, 2024
What is the opening and closing time of st.paul's cathedral church on 25 the dec , 2022 ??
Written December 22, 2022
From what I remember it’s open till about 7, because I remember we went there after watching 6 pm show at Birla auditorium, and it’s about 10 min walk from Birla auditorium.
Written December 23, 2022
Adventure07121325277
Kolkata (Calcutta), India
When the st.paul cathedral open on tommorow? Means 25th December,2019... Wednesday
Written December 24, 2019
It has to be. It’s Christmas and St. Paul’s is a active church.
Written December 24, 2019
Is there any mall near St. PAUL's Cathedral and I want to know if photography is allowed there ???
Written December 15, 2018
Yes. Photography is allowed.
There are nice markets (Malls) near by in theatre road!
Written December 18, 2018
Somebody please help me to know the mass arrive timing there on Sundays?
Written April 8, 2018
Somebody please help me to know the mass arrive timing there on Sundays?
Written April 8, 2018
how do I obtain the permission to photography inside the cathedral
Written February 19, 2018
ask the administration for permission
Written May 17, 2018
What time are the Church Services on Sunday morning. I will be in Kolkata on 21.01.2018 and would lithankske to attend
Written January 16, 2018
Hi, if not wrong the Sunday morning mass should be from 7.30 am onwards. You can recheck by calling there if you're in Kolkata by Saturday.
Do let me know if this answer was helpful.
Regards
Written January 17, 2018
There are no charges for entry. There are some charities for which there are donation boxes, including funds for maintenance and upkeep of this beautiful historic landmark
Written January 17, 2018
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