St Paul's Cathedral

St Paul's Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral located on Cathedral Road in the Maidan area of Kolkata, West Bengal. Built between 1839 and 1847, it was the first cathedral constructed in the overseas territory of the British Empire. Noted for its Indo-Gothic architecture, it features a tall spire, stained-glass windows, murals and memorial plaques, and serves as the seat of the Diocese of Calcutta.

Visitors can expect a large Gothic Revival cathedral set within spacious grounds near the Victoria Memorial and Maidan. Inside, they can see high vaulted ceilings, stained-glass windows including the west window by Sir Edward Burne-Jones, wooden pews, memorials and plaques, and a library with rare books. The exterior offers views of the spire, arched entrances and well-maintained lawns. Visitors can attend prayer services, explore the interior quietly and photograph the architecture from outside.

Constructed between 1839 and 1847 under the supervision of Major William Nairn Forbes, St Paul's Cathedral was consecrated in 1847 and was the first cathedral built in the overseas territory of the British Empire. Designed in Indo-Gothic style adapted to the Indian climate, it was built to serve the Anglican community in Calcutta, then the capital of British India. The original spire was rebuilt after earthquakes in 1897 and 1934.

St Paul's Cathedral is the seat of the Diocese of Calcutta of the Church of North India and remains an active Anglican place of worship. It is noted for its Gothic Revival architecture, stained-glass artistry and memorials, and is a prominent heritage and cultural landmark in central Kolkata visited for its architectural and religious significance.