Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Karachi

Name: Saint Francis of Assisi Parish
Address: Karachi, Pakistan

#105 among attractions in Karachi

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The Archdiocese of Karachi is a Latin Church ecclesiastical territory or archdiocese of the Catholic Church in India. It was erected on 20 May 1948 under as a then-suffragan diocese in the ecclesiastical province of the metropolitan Archdiocese of Bombay. ()

Alternative names: Area: 69498.26 mi²Coordinates: 24°52'1"N, 67°0'25"E

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صدر ٹاؤن (پرانا حاجی کیمپ)Karachi Pakistan

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Saint Francis of Assisi Parish – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: New Memon Masjid, National Museum of Pakistan, Mewa Shah Graveyard, Wazir Mansion.

1.2 miS
Mosque
New Memon Masjid, Karachi
30 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Karachi, Pakistan, the New Memon Masjid stands as a beacon of spirituality and community. This mosque, located in the vibrant area of Karachi, serves as a pivotal place of worship for the city's Muslim population.
1.1 miSE
Museum of Pakistani culture and heritage
National Museum of Pakistan, Karachi
29 min walk • Nestled in the bustling metropolis of Karachi, the National Museum of Pakistan stands as a custodian of the country's rich heritage and history. This prominent institution, founded on April 17, 1950, serves as a repository of Pakistan's archaeological, cultural,...
0.4 miSW
Cemetery
Mewa Shah Graveyard, Karachi
12 min walk • Mewa Shah Graveyard, nestled in the bustling city of Karachi, Pakistan, is a historical burial ground with a rich legacy that spans several centuries. This cemetery, though not as well-known as the grand mausoleums and monuments of the region, holds a significant place...
1.3 miSW
Museum, Historical place
Wazir Mansion, Karachi
33 min walk • Wazir Mansion known officially as Quaid-i-Azam Birthplace Museum is a former family home in the Kharadar district of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan which is considered the birthplace of the country's founder, Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
0.9 miS
City hall
Denso Hall, Karachi
23 min walk • Denso Hall, officially The Max Denso Hall and Library, is a library located in Karachi, Pakistan. It was built in 1886 as the first library in Karachi to serve the native population.
0.9 miSW
Temple
Pamwal Das Shiv Mandir, Karachi
24 min walk • Pamwal Das Shiv Mandir at Pawaldass compound at Kakri Ground in Baghdadi area of Lyari Town.
0.7 miSE
Library
Khaliq Dina Hall, Karachi
18 min walk • Khaliq Dina Hall, also spelled Khaliq Deena Hall, is a library and hall located in Karachi, Pakistan. The building was built in 1906, and was after Ghulam Hoosain Khalikdina - a wealthy merchant and philanthropist who was the main financier for the building, and who wished for Karachi's Muslims to have a space for literary pursuits.
1.3 miN
Cemetery
Bani Israel Graveyard, Karachi
33 min walk • The Bani Israel Graveyard is the only Jewish cemetery in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. This cemetery is a part of the larger Mewa Shah Graveyard. Over the years, the area has been reduced. The graveyard currently holds about 5,000 graves.
0.5 miSE
Temple
Shri Varun Dev Mandir, Karachi
14 min walk • Shri Varun Dev Mandir is a Hindu temple located in Manora Island in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. The temple is devoted to Lord Jhulelal, the deity that represents water in Hinduism.
1.2 miS
Temple
Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Karachi
32 min walk • The Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Karachi is a Hindu temple that is the only Swaminarayan temple in Pakistan. The temple is notable for its size and frontage, over 32,306 square yards on the M. A. Jinnah Road in Karachi city. The temple celebrated its anniversary of 216 years in April 2004.
1.2 miS
Street
I. I. Chundrigar Road, Karachi
31 min walk • I. I. Chundrigar Road, previously known as McLeod Road, is a road located in central business district of Karachi, Pakistan, and is named after former Pakistani Prime Minister Ibrahim Ismail Chundrigar. The road serves as the spine of Pakistan's largest financial centre, and is frequently referred to as "Pakistan's Wall Street".

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Which popular attractions are close to Saint Francis of Assisi Parish?

Nearby attractions include Chakiwara, Karachi (12 min walk), Nawabad, Karachi (12 min walk), Mewa Shah Graveyard, Karachi (12 min walk), Karachi Metropolitan Corporation Building, Karachi (14 min walk).

How to get to Saint Francis of Assisi Parish by public transport?

The nearest stations to Saint Francis of Assisi Parish:

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Jagdal Chowk (12 min walk)
Thatta Bus Stand (14 min walk)