Kanpur Memorial Church, Kanpur
| Location | Albert Lane, Kanpur Cantonment, Kanpur (Map) |
| Entry Fee & Timings | The church open 09:00 am to 06:00 am, There is no entry fee for this church |
| Place Type | Churches, Religious Place |
| Place visit with | Family, Kids, Friends, Married Couples, Solo, Parants, Siblings, Youngsters |
| Best time to visit | June, July, August |
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.
How to reach Kanpur Memorial Church
By Bus:- Near Kanpur Memorial Church, CO Cantt. There is office bus stop which is 1.2 km away.
By Air:- Kanpur Memorial Church and Kanpur Military Airport is 7.8 km away. You can take a cab to reach the church.
By Rail:- Kanpur Memorial Church is at a distance of 3 km from Kanpur Central, you can take rickshaw to the church from here.
Nearby famous places
- Phool Bagh 0.7 km away
- Z Square Mall 2.1 km away
- Som Dutt Plaza 0.7 km away
- Dashanan Mandir 1.3 km away
- Kanpur Memorial Church 1.8 km away
- Kamla Retreat 1.5 km away
- Shri Radhakrishna Temple 5.2 km away
- Nana Rao Smarak Park 1.8 km away
- Green Park Stadium 3.2 km away
- Jama Masjid 2 km away
- INOX Z Square Mall, Bada Chauraha 2 km away
- Allen Forest Zoo 7.6 km away
- ISKCON Kanpur, Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple 12.4 km away
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.
𝒜. You should visit Kanpur Memorial Church during June, July, August months for best experience.
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.
𝒜. You should visit Kanpur Memorial Church during June, July, August months for best experience.