Monument – St. Paul’s Cathedral, Kolkata
Built by – Ar. William Nairn Forbes
Built in – 1847

“St. Paul’s Cathedral is a Church of North India (CNI) cathedral of Anglican background in Kolkata. Noted for its Gothic architecture, the cathedral is dedicated to Paul the Apostle. It is the seat of the Diocese of Calcutta. Constructed in 1847, it is said to be the largest church in Kolkata and the first Anglican cathedral in Asia.

The Indo-Gothic architectural style was implemented to meet the climatic requirements of India. The cathedral complex has a library situated over the western porch and a display of plastic art forms and memorabilia.

One of the finest colonial buildings in the country, Kolkata’s St Paul’s Cathedral attracts thousands of history buffs daily. A well-curated walk inside St Paul’s Cathedral can be an interesting and meaningful experience.”

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