Kanpur Memorial Church, Kanpur

Albert Lane, Kanpur Cantonment

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Religious Place

Entry Fee & Ticket

The church open 09:00 am to 06:00 am, There is no entry fee for this church | No Entry Fee

Opening Time & Days

The Kanpur Memorial Church opening and closing timing is 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Open Days

Kanpur Memorial Church is open every day for visitors

Best Time to Visit

June, July, August

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Religious Place

Nearest Metro Stations

Nayaganj Metro Station

1.8 km away

Kanpur Central Metro Station

2.2 km away

Phool Bagh Metro Station

2.3 km away

Jhakarkati Metro Station

3.1 km away

Bada Chauraha Metro Station

3.1 km away

Transport Nagar Metro Station

3.5 km away

How to Reach Kanpur Memorial Church

Here's the closest transport hub for each option, with the distance from Kanpur Memorial Church.

By rail · Nearest Railway Station

Take a train to Kanpur Railway Station

2.0 km away

About Kanpur Memorial Church

Kanpur Memorial Church is an impressive architectural building also known as All Soul Cathedral. This church was built in 1875 to commemorate the courage and valor of British soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the turbulent Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

The church is built in the Lombardy Gothic style and was designed by the East Bengal Railway's architect Walter Granville. Inside the church are heartwarming memorial tables, inscriptions and memorials that pay homage to the soldiers who laid down their lives for their country.

Architecture of Kanpur Memorial Church

Kanpur Memorial Church is crucifix in shape and built in Lombardo-Gothic style which was designed by Walter Granville, architect of East Bengal Railway. It is made of red sandstone and has a campanile (bell tower) with a spire.

Interesting facts about Kanpur Memorial Church

The church is dedicated to the victims of the Battle of Kanpur and several memorial tablets cover most of the interior walls.
This church is a rare beauty in such a beautiful city of Kanpur and situated in the cantonment area it looks more beautiful amidst all the greenery.
A separate enclosure in the eastern extremity of the church contains the memorial garden and separated from the main building by an exquisitely carved and striking in appearance Gothic screen.
At the center of the church stands a beautiful figurine of an angel, designed by the eminent Baron Carlo Marochetti.

Kanpur Memorial Church FAQs:

𝒜. It is located at Albert Lane, Kanpur Cantonment, Kanpur.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Kanpur Memorial Church: The church open 09:00 am to 06:00 am, There is no entry fee for this church | No Entry Fee The Kanpur Memorial Church opening and closing timing is 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM..

𝒜. You should visit Kanpur Memorial Church during June, July, August months for best experience.