St Paul's Cathedralसेंट पॉल कैथेड्रल
An Indo-Gothic cathedral in Kolkata, central to Christmas on Park Street.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereKolkata, West Bengal
Kolkata and the Gangetic plain
Kolkata and the Gangetic plain
Best time to visit20 December to 26 December
Good seasonsWinter (December to February), Post-monsoon (October to November)
DifficultyEasy
Height8 m above sea level
Time needed1 hr
Base and nearbyKolkata, Kolkata
EntryFree
About St Paul's Cathedral
An Indo-Gothic cathedral near the Victoria Memorial, finished in 1847, with a tall tower, stained glass and a calm interior. It is the main church for the Christmas season in Kolkata, with a midnight mass, and the nearby Park Street is lit up and busy with food and music. Visit in the morning for a quiet look, and wear modest clothes inside.
What to see and do
- Indo-Gothic tower and stained glass
- Midnight mass at Christmas
- Park Street lights and food
- Next to the Victoria Memorial
- Wear modest clothes
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