St. James' Church, Delhi

Name: St. James' Church
Address: Delhi, India

#60 among attractions in Delhi

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St. James' Church, built in 1836 by Colonel James Skinner, is one of the oldest churches in the city, and part of the Church of North India Diocese of Delhi. It is situated near Kashmiri Gate, at the intersection of Church Road and Lothian Road. It was the church the Viceroy of India, attended until the Cathedral Church of the Redemption, near Gurudwara Rakab Ganj, was built in 1931. The only other church of that era, the St. Stephen's Church, at Fatehpuri, Delhi was built in 1867. Behind the church is the bungalow of British Commissioners of Delhi, William Fraser, who is also buried in the church graveyard. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 28°39'57"N, 77°13'52"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Red Fort, Chandni Chowk, Lothian Cemetery, Fatehpuri Mosque.

0.9 miSE
Iconic 1600s imperial residence and museum
Red Fort, Delhi
24 min walk • The Red Fort, a majestic historical monument, stands as a testament to India's storied past in the heart of its capital, Delhi. This grand fortress, built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1638, served as the main residence of the Mughal dynasty for nearly 200 years.
0.7 miS
Red Fort and crowded, colorful markets
Chandni Chowk, Delhi
18 min walk • Chandni Chowk, the beating heart of Old Delhi, India, is not just a market; it's an experience that transcends time, bringing alive the rich tapestry of Indian history and culture. Established in the 17th century by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and designed by his...
0.4 miSE
Memorial
Lothian Cemetery, Delhi
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Delhi, India, lies the Lothian Cemetery, a solemn reminder of the city's colonial past and a testament to its historical richness. This ancient burial ground, one of the oldest Christian cemeteries in the region, has been the final resting place...
0.8 miSW
Lively mosque dating to the 17th century
Fatehpuri Mosque, Delhi
21 min walk • Fatehpuri Mosque stands as a testament to the Mughal architecture in the heart of Delhi, India. Built in 1650 by Fatehpuri Begum, one of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan's wives, the mosque is a striking example of the grandeur of the Mughal era.
1 miSE
Mosque
Moti Masjid, Delhi
25 min walk • The Moti Masjid is a white marble mosque inside the Red Fort complex in Delhi, India. Located to the west of the Hammam and close to the Diwan-i-Khas, it was built by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb from 1659-1660.
0.8 miSE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Sri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir, Delhi
20 min walk • Shri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir is the oldest and best-known Jain temple in Delhi, India. It is directly across from the Red Fort in the historical Chandni Chowk area. The temple is known for an avian veterinary hospital, called the Jain Birds Hospital, in a second building behind the main temple.
0.7 miS
Mosque, Flea market, Shopping
Sunehri Masjid, Delhi
18 min walk • The Sunehri Masjid is an 18th-century mosque in Old Delhi. It was built by Mughal noble Roshan-ud-Daula, during the reign of Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah. It is located near the Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib in Chandni Chowk, once an imperial boulevard leading to the Red Fort.
0.6 miS
City hall
City Hall, Delhi
16 min walk • The Delhi Town Hall is a landmark building, at Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi. It was the seat of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi from 1866 during the British Raj till late 2009, when offices shifted to the new MCD Civic Centre on Minto Road in Central Delhi formally inaugurated in 2010.
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Palace
Qudsia Bagh, Delhi
10 min walk • Qudsia Bagh is an 18th-century garden complex and palace located in Old Delhi, India.
0.8 miSW
Shopping, Market
Khari Baoli, Delhi
20 min walk • Khari Baoli is a street in Delhi, India known for its wholesale grocery and Asia's largest wholesale spice market selling a variety of spices, nuts, herbs and food products like rice and tea.
1 miSE
Forts and castles
Diwan-i-Am, Delhi
25 min walk • The Diwan-i-Am, or Hall of Audience, is a room in the Red Fort of Delhi where the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and his successors received members of the general public and heard their grievances.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. James' Church?

Nearby attractions include Ambedkar University Delhi, Delhi (4 min walk), Nigambodh Ghat, Delhi (10 min walk), Qudsia Bagh, Delhi (10 min walk), Delhi Public Library, Delhi (11 min walk).

How to get to St. James' Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. James' Church:

Bus

GGS Indraprastha University • Lines: 148, 347, 348 (2 min walk)
DTC Kashmere Gate Bus Station (5 min walk)

Metro

Kashmere Gate • Lines: Red Line, Violet Line, Yellow Line (7 min walk)
Chandni Chowk • Lines: Yellow Line (13 min walk)

Train

Delhi Junction (10 min walk)
Sadar Bazar (26 min walk)