Which one to choose in Kolkata
Two churches in Kolkata. St Andrews Church, Kolkata has no online ticket listed; St. John’s Church, Kolkata has no online ticket listed. The table and the two notes below put them side by side; the full pages have what to see, the ticket and the timing for each.
Kolkata, India
Saint Andrew's Church, known as the Kirk, stands at the northern corner of Dalhousie Square, now called BBD Bagh, in the heart of Kolkata's old colonial business district, and entry is free. The church is usually open during the day, with a caretaker who may show visitors around. It is one of the landmarks of British Calcutta, facing the Writers' Building, the seat of the West Bengal government.
Kolkata, India
Saint John's Church stands in the BBD Bagh area of central Kolkata, near the Raj Bhavan and the Writers' Building, and a small admission fee is charged for visitors. It is one of the oldest public buildings in Kolkata, having served as the city's Anglican cathedral before Saint Paul's Cathedral was built. The church is a stop on heritage walks of Dalhousie Square, which also include Saint Andrew's Church, the General Post Office and the site of the Black Hole of Calcutta.
| St Andrews Church, Kolkata | St. John’s Church, Kolkata | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Church | Church |
| Opened | — | 1784 |
| Tickets and tours on GetYourGuide | none listed | none listed |
| Official website | — | yes |