sightseeing kolkata

Discover St. John’s Church: 7 Historic Gems

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St. John's Church

St. John’s Church in Kolkata is a fascinating piece of history. It was originally constructed as a cathedral by the East India Company after Kolkata (Calcutta) became the capital of British India. Situated at the North-Western corner of Raj Bhavan, this church used to be the Anglican Cathedral of Calcutta until it was moved to … Read more

Kolkata City Guide 2023: Starts with St. Paul’s Cathedral 1 absolute Icon of Spiritual Splendor

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The Kolkata City Guide itinerary includes St. Paul’s Cathedral as an important place to visit. St. Paul’s Cathedral building construction was completed and opened to the public in 1847 AD. Though the foundation was laid in 1839 AD. This is the first CNI Cathedral of Anglican background in Kolkata and Asia, famous for its Gothic … Read more