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Merry
Christmas
Located
in
the
heart
of
the
City
of
Joy
-
Kolkata,
St
Paul's
is
an
Anglican
cathedral
that
operates
under
CNI
?
Church
of
North
India.
It
is
a
must-visit
for
those
who
seek
enriching
historical
and
architectural
pleasure
on
their
vacation
trips.
In
the
heart
of
the
city,
this
colossal
structure
reminds
you
of
the
colonial
times
and
takes
you
down
the
memory
lane. Travellers
keep
this
among
the
top
few
must-visit
places
when
they
come
to
Kolkata.
It
looks
most
beautiful
during
the
Christmas
holidays,
when
the
cathedral,
the
garden
around
it
as
well
as
the
surrounding
streets
are
all
bathed
in
light
and
festivities.
Primarily
built
to
accommodate
the
ever-increasing
Christian
community
in
Calcutta,
it
is
the
first
Episcopalian
church
in
Asia.
The
building
follows
Indo-Gothic
style
and
its
structure
is
complete
with
a
cascading
white
edifice,
towering
spire
and
colourful
tinted
windows.
Inside,
it
has
a
huge
nave,
majestic
altar
and
chancel,
along
with
carvings
and
paintings
depicting
great
moments
and
events
of
Christian
history.
The
cathedral
complex
also
houses
several
memorabilia
of
past
congregants
and
a
library
where
books
as
old
as
the
church's
foundation
time
still
exist
donated
by
founding
member
Bishop
Wilson.
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