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St. Paul's Cathedral
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A landmark of kolkata, must see place in the Esplanade area of Kolkata with the Birla Planetorium beside it, the maidan with Elliot Park are in close vicinity.
St. Paul's Cathedral is a Cathedral of Anglican background in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, noted for its Gothic architecture. It is the seat of the Diocese of Calcutta. The cornerstone was laid in 1839; the building was completed in 1847.[1] It is said to be the largest cathedral in Kolkata and the first Episcopal Church in Asia. It was also the first cathedral built in the overseas territory of the British Empire. The edifice stands on Cathedral Road on the "island of attractions" to provide for more space for the growing population of the European community in Calcutta in the 1800s.
St. Paul's Cathedral is a Cathedral of Anglican background in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, noted for its Gothic architecture. It is the seat of the Diocese of Calcutta. The cornerstone was laid in 1839; the building was completed in 1847.[1] It is said to be the largest cathedral in Kolkata and the…
The cornerstone of St. Paul's Cathedral Church was laid in 1839; the building was completed in 1847. It is noted for its Gothic architecture.
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1A Cathedral Rd
Kolkata, WB
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