St John's Church, Kolkata

B.B.D. Bagh

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Religious Place

Entry Fee & Ticket

Timings:- This is Open from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM. Entry Fee:- No Entry Fee | Entry fee ₹10 per person

Opening Time & Days

St John's Church opening and closing timings is 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Open Days

St John's Church is open to visitors every day.

Best Time to Visit

May, June, July, August

Place Visit With

Friends Solo Siblings Youngsters

1.1 km away

Chandni Chowk Metro Station

1.2 km away

Howrah Metro Station

1.5 km away

Howrah Maidan Metro Station

1.6 km away

Central Metro Station

1.7 km away

Park Street Metro Station

1.9 km away

How to Reach St John's Church

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

By air · Nearest Airport

Fly into Kolkata Airport

14.4 km away
By rail · Nearest Railway Station

Take a train to Howrah Junction Railway Station

1.1 km away
By road · Nearest Bus Terminal

Catch a bus from CSTC Bus Depot

6.3 km away

About St John's Church

St. John's Church was constructed during the British colonial rule in India and consecrated in 1787. It was built to serve as the Anglican cathedral of Calcutta (now Kolkata) and was part of the British East India Company's efforts to establish a significant presence in the region. The church holds a rich history, including the baptism of famous Indian poet and philosopher, Rabindranath Tagore, in 1865.

Architecture of St John's Church

The church exhibits a neoclassical architectural style with influences of the Greek Revival period.
Its prominent features include a large portico with six iconic Doric columns and a graceful dome.
The interior is adorned with beautiful stained glass windows, memorial tablets, and a grand altar.

Interesting facts about St John's Church

St. John's Church is home to the iconic Black Hole Monument, dedicated to the memory of the victims of the Black Hole of Calcutta incident.The church's churchyard contains graves and memorials of many notable historical figures, including Job Charnock, who is credited with founding Kolkata.St. John's Church is considered one of Kolkata's oldest and most important landmarks, highlighting the city's colonial heritage.

St John's Church FAQs:

𝒜. It is located at B.B.D. Bagh, Kolkata.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the St John's Church: Timings:- This is Open from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM. Entry Fee:- No Entry Fee | Entry fee ₹10 per person St John's Church opening and closing timings is 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM..

𝒜. You should visit St John's Church during May, June, July, August months for best experience.