Which one to choose in Kolkata
Two churches in Kolkata. St Andrews Church, Kolkata has no online ticket listed; St. Paul’s Cathedral, 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 Paul's Cathedral stands on Cathedral Road in central Kolkata, near the Victoria Memorial and the Maidan, and entry is free. It is the Anglican cathedral of Kolkata and one of the city's landmarks, set in spacious grounds with lawns and trees. The cathedral is usually open to visitors during the day, and photography inside may be restricted. City tours of Kolkata combine it with the Victoria Memorial, the Birla Planetarium next door, the Indian Museum, Park Street and the Maidan.
| St Andrews Church, Kolkata | St. Paul’s Cathedral, Kolkata | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Church | Cathedral |
| Opened | — | 1847 |
| Tickets and tours on GetYourGuide | none listed | none listed |