St. Thomas Church, Kolkata

Name: St. Thomas Church
Address: Kolkata, India

#117 among attractions in Kolkata

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St. Thomas's Church in Kolkata, India, is a Roman Catholic, Latin Rite church. It is one of the colonial style buildings of the city. It is located in Middleton Row, Park Street. Mother Teresa lay in state in this church for one week prior to her funeral, in September 1997. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1842 (182 years ago)Coordinates: 22°34'12"N, 88°20'47"E

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Hare StreetKolkata India

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St. Thomas Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: New Market, Eden Gardens, Netaji Indoor Stadium, Town Hall.

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Which popular attractions are close to St. Thomas Church?

Nearby attractions include St. John's Church, Kolkata (1 min walk), Metcalfe Hall, Kolkata (4 min walk), Town Hall, Kolkata (4 min walk), Calcutta High Court, Kolkata (6 min walk).

How to get to St. Thomas Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Thomas Church:

Bus

B.B.D. Bag (8 min walk)
Esplanade (12 min walk)

Train

BBD Bagh (13 min walk)
Eden Gardens (17 min walk)

Tram

Esplanade • Lines: 36 (14 min walk)
Howrah Bridge (23 min walk)

Metro

Esplanade • Lines: 1 (14 min walk)
Chandni Chowk • Lines: 1 (14 min walk)