St. John's Church, Kolkata , Kolkata
About St. John's Church, Kolkata
St. John's Church is a 17th century church which was the first public building constructed by British in Kolkata when the city served as capital for British raj. St. John’s Church, the 3rd oldest church in Kolkata is situated within the Raj Bhavan complex. Built up in neoclassical architectural style, the church is square shaped. The 174 feet tall spire is the most striking feature of the church. Number of tombs and memorials can be seen within the church compound. St. John’s church has a simple main altar. Color stained glass panels decorate the ceilings of the church.
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BBD Bagh, Kolkata, West Bengal
0.4 km from St. John's Church, Kolkata - See map
The main business hub, BBD Bagh is situated on Western part of the Kolkata. The Secretariat of West Bengal Government is located here. Number of...
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Millennium Park, Kolkata, West Bengal
1.2 km from St. John's Church, Kolkata - See map
Millennium Park is a public park of Kolkata. It is developed on the eastern shores of Hooghly River as a part of riverside beautification plan....
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Eden Gardens, West Bengal
1.2 km from St. John's Church, Kolkata - See map
Cricket's answer to Colosseum, the Eden Gardens, is an iconic cricket stadium. Built in 1864, the Eden Gardens is the largest stadium in India and...
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Shaheed Minar, West Bengal
1.3 km from St. John's Church, Kolkata - See map
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Armenian Church, Kolkata, West Bengal
1.6 km from St. John's Church, Kolkata - See map
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Howrah Bridge, West Bengal
2 km from St. John's Church, Kolkata - See map
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Writers Building, West Bengal
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Nakhoda Mosque, West Bengal
2.3 km from St. John's Church, Kolkata - See map
Nakhoda Mosque is a beautiful mosque right at the heart of Old Kolkata in Chitpur, Burrabazar is a treat to the eyes. Its Mughal Architecture...
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Asiatic Society of Bengal, West Bengal
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Princep Ghat, Kolkata, West Bengal
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Indian Museum, Kolkata, West Bengal
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Fort William, Kolkata, West Bengal
3.1 km from St. John's Church, Kolkata - See map
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