Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist, Hugli-Chuchura

Name: Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist
Address: Hugli-Chuchura, India

#12 among attractions in Hugli-Chuchura

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St. John the Baptist Church of Chinsura, is located in Chinsura, India. The church was built in 1695–1697 and is dedicated to St. John the Baptist. It is the second oldest Christian church in Bengal, and the oldest Armenian church in India. The church is well preserved due to its proximity to Kolkata and the care committee of the Armenian Churches. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1697 (327 years ago)Coordinates: 22°53'29"N, 88°24'5"E

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Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jubilee Bridge, Hooghly Imambara, Rishi Bankim Chandra Colleges, Sampreeti Bridge.

1.1 miN
Bridge
Jubilee Bridge, Hugli-Chuchura
29 min walk • The Jubilee Bridge is a former rail bridge over the Hooghly River between Naihati and Bandel in West Bengal, India. It provided an important connection between Garifa railway station and Hooghly Ghat railway station.
1.2 miN
Mosque
Hooghly Imambara, Hugli-Chuchura
30 min walk • Hooghly Imambara is a Shia Muslim congregation hall and mosque in Hooghly, West Bengal, India. The construction of the building was started by Muhammad Mohsin in 1841 and completed in 1861.
1.1 miSE
Universities and schools
Rishi Bankim Chandra Colleges, Bhatpara
29 min walk • Rishi Bankim Chandra Colleges are a group of three co-located general degree colleges located in Naihati, West Bengal, India, namely Rishi Bankim Chandra College for Women, operating in the morning shift, Rishi Bankim Chandra College, operating in the day shift, and Rishi Bankim Chandra Evening College, operating in the evening shift.
1.1 miN
Bridge
Sampreeti Bridge, Hugli-Chuchura
28 min walk • Sampreeti Setu is a railway bridge on Hooghly River. This bridge was inaugurated on 17 April 2016. It is situated between Garifa railway station and Hooghly Ghat railway station in the Naihati-Bandel branch line.
0.6 miW
Cemetery
Dutch Cemetery, Hugli-Chuchura
15 min walk • The Dutch Cemetery of Chinsurah was constructed on the order of the director of the Dutch East India Company in Bengal. The cemetery and all its graves are now maintained and Archaeological Survey of India under the protection of ancient monuments and archaeological sites and remains of national importance.
0.8 miNW
Universities and schools
Hooghly Engineering and Technology College, Hugli-Chuchura
21 min walk • Hooghly Engineering and Technology College is a self financed engineering college run by the Hooghly Engineering & Technology College Society, engaged in the promotion of technical education amongst students and the dissemination of scientific knowledge in society.
0.6 miS
Universities and schools
Hooghly Mohsin College, Hugli-Chuchura
16 min walk • Hooghly Mohsin College began on 1 August 1836 as the New Hooghly College. It was established by Muhammad Mohsin, who also started other colleges. On its 100th anniversary it was renamed Hooghly Mohsin College. It became affiliated to University of Calcutta since the latter's initiation in 1857.
0.7 miNW
Universities and schools
Hooghly Women's College, Hugli-Chuchura
18 min walk • Hooghly Women's College, established in 1949, is a women's arts and sciences college located in the Hooghly district of West Bengal, India. It offers undergraduate courses in arts, commerce and sciences. It is affiliated to University of Burdwan.

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Which popular attractions are close to Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist?

Nearby attractions include Dutch Cemetery, Hugli-Chuchura (15 min walk), Hooghly Mohsin College, Hugli-Chuchura (16 min walk), Hooghly Women's College, Hugli-Chuchura (18 min walk), Hooghly Engineering and Technology College, Hugli-Chuchura (21 min walk).

How to get to Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist by public transport?

The nearest stations to Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist:

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Hooghly Ghat (25 min walk)
Naihati Junction (28 min walk)