St. Paul's cathedral church kolkata |
St Paul’s Cathedral is acknowledged as the
First Episcopal Church of the eastern world. It is an Anglican cathedral of the Church of North India. Beside being a religious site, the cathedral is also an architectural marvel. St. Paul’s Cathedral is 247 feet in length, 81 feet in width and 114 feet at transept.
The flagstaff rises to a height of 175 feet above ground level. The St. Paul’s Cathedral took eight years to be built at a whopping cost of Rs. 5 lakhs (Five Hundred Thousand rupees) and was finally consecrated by Bishop Wilson on 8th October 1847.
St. Paul’s Cathedral of Kolkata is recognized as the first Episcopal Church of the Eastern World.
St. Paul’s Cathedral is also acknowledged as an architectural treasure. The cathedral set amidst huge grounds is flanked with a number of ancient trees.
TIMINGS
Open Everyday
9:00 AM to 12:00 NOON and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM (Monday to Saturday)
Open Everyday
9:00 AM to 12:00 NOON and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM (Monday to Saturday)
7:00AM to 6:00 PM (Sunday)
ADDRESS
Maidan, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700071, India
Maidan, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700071, India
CONTACT
+913322232802
+913322232802
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