Armenian Church - Church in Kolkata - Kolkata, India

One of the most majestic and beautiful destinations worth visiting in Kolkata if you want to explore with its historical contexts. You won't know how exotic this place is until you visit it personally and won't get disheartened for sure. The whole campus is well maintained. Try to attend the Sunday service, it's beautiful.

if you are in Kolkata then do visit. It is also one of the most majestic and beautiful destinations worth visiting in Kolkata if you want to explore its historical contexts.

The oldest Christian Church in Kolkata. After the original church got burnt , another Church was made at the same place in 1734. Armenians celebrate Christmas on 6th January every year. The oldest grave of Kolkata is seen in the adjacent graveyard.

Knew about the Armenian church & people. On 6th of January they celebrate Very emotional place. Lots of graveyards are here.

Holy Nazareth Armenian Church (Armenian: Sowrb Nazaret` haykakan ekeghets`i). This church was built in the year 1688, it was wooden. After fire destroyed, it was built in 1724 by Agha Jakob Nazar. Most probably it is the oldest church in Kolkata. It is situated Burabazar area. Address: 2, Armenian St, Bortola, Barabazar Market, Kolkata, West Bengal 700001, India. No ticket price needed. Timing 9 am to 4 pm. Sunday time is different ( only morning for few hours ). Very good interior work inside the church.

One of the hidden jewels of the city. This historic monument and place of worship is a must visit. Not many people know about the long association of the Armenian people and their contribution to Indian society. This church and its cemetery is proof of the Armenian community's presence pre-dating the British. The church has been lovingly taken care of and provides a wonderful vignette of the rich cultural melting pot that is Kolkata. Photography is not allowed inside so you will have to make the trip yourself to discover the wonders :) The clock and the clock tower are apparently from the 1700s and in good working condition. The church also houses a sombre monument dedicated to the Armenian genocide during World War 1.

I went there today (11 July 2023). I was told by the security guard that visitors were not allowed. He said this place has been closed to visitors for 4 years. So I don't know how people are going inside and then posting their reviews in Google. Either he was lying or something weird is going on.

This church was built on a graveyard. You may feel a little awkward to walk over the stones on the graves to reach the door of the church. Very peaceful environment inside the main entrance given the extreme hustle bustle outside. The location is in the midst of the busiest paper wholesale market in the city. It is beyond imagination that such a church exists here with such contrasting tranquility. Some of the graves are 700 years old but the church building is relatively new as of 18th century. Good place to visit if one is interested in the history and culture of foreign settlers in the city of Kolkata.