A city known for its old-fashioned buildings, Kolkata is rich in history and culture. With the memories of Nakhoda Mosque still lingering in us, we travelled to yet another divine place rich in its architectural designs, a Cathedral. My friend July was most insistent about it as she wanted to show us her place of worship and hence, we decided to visit St Paul’s Cathedral Kolkata.
My friend July is a Christian and she told us about Cathedrals in great detail. We were now quite excited to visit one. The world famous Cathedral is situated in the place called Maidan in the city of Kolkata. It was built in the year 1847 though the building was started in 1839. This cathedral was linked with Anglican Communion. Its historical significance has resulted in its being one of the most visited places in the city. Besides the people from local, national and international Christian community, people belonging to other religious groups also visit this popular place.
My friend July is a Christian and she told us about Cathedrals in great detail. We were now quite excited to visit one. The world famous Cathedral is situated in the place called Maidan in the city of Kolkata. It was built in the year 1847 though the building was started in 1839. This cathedral was linked with Anglican Communion. Its historical significance has resulted in its being one of the most visited places in the city. Besides the people from local, national and international Christian community, people belonging to other religious groups also visit this popular place.
The construction of the cathedral was started by Daniel Wilson, the great Bishop who was in Kolkata during that time and the designs were planned by William Nairn Force who was an engineer as well as a Major in Military during that period. The architectural style is Gothic Revival and the windows are completed with stained glass. The spire and the tower were molded upon the style of Norwich Cathedral. We came to know about an important fact that an earthquake occurred in the year 1934 in Kolkata and during that time some damage to the Cathedral had happened and so some restoration work had to be done on the building.
The cathedral is supposed to be of two hundred and forty seven feet in length and its width is eighty one feet. The main or the central hall is very enormous and it encompasses carved pews, which are made of solid wood and the walls are enclosed with sketches and artwork, which are very colorful and mesmerizing. The Cathedral is nestled amongst enormous ground and the setting seemed very soothing and tranquil. We also lit candles over there after our friend prompted that it was the custom to light candles.
The time at St. Paul’s Cathedral Kolkata was well spent and we had a good time; our next plan was to visit another church and we left the place with excitement.
The cathedral is supposed to be of two hundred and forty seven feet in length and its width is eighty one feet. The main or the central hall is very enormous and it encompasses carved pews, which are made of solid wood and the walls are enclosed with sketches and artwork, which are very colorful and mesmerizing. The Cathedral is nestled amongst enormous ground and the setting seemed very soothing and tranquil. We also lit candles over there after our friend prompted that it was the custom to light candles.
The time at St. Paul’s Cathedral Kolkata was well spent and we had a good time; our next plan was to visit another church and we left the place with excitement.