CATHEDRAL OF THE MOST HOLY ROSARY, Kolkata: Photos, Reviews & Location

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#47 of 66 Tourist attractions in Kolkata #2 of 3 Catholic churches in Kolkata

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.50

3.8 km from the center of Kolkata

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13,15, Brabourne Rd, Pageya Patti Street, Portuguese Church St, Bara Bazar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700007, India

archdioceseofcalcutta.in

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What is the rating of CATHEDRAL OF THE MOST HOLY ROSARY?: CATHEDRAL OF THE MOST HOLY ROSARY is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 573 reviews.
How does CATHEDRAL OF THE MOST HOLY ROSARY rank in Kolkata?: CATHEDRAL OF THE MOST HOLY ROSARY is #47 of 66 Tourist attractions in Kolkata by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is CATHEDRAL OF THE MOST HOLY ROSARY located?: 13,15, Brabourne Rd, Pageya Patti Street, Portuguese Church St, Bara Bazar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700007, India — 3.8 km from the center of Kolkata.
How can I contact CATHEDRAL OF THE MOST HOLY ROSARY?: Phone: +91 1800 212 1655 · Website: archdioceseofcalcutta.in

Reviews (8)

Arunava Ghose 2024 Sep 18

You are more than welcome to walk in and look around - provided you express your purpose.
The pews and the altar is well maintained but the statues and the numerous plaques need a bit of mopping & polish.
Compared to the hyper busy streets around it, the compound & the cathedral interiors are peaceful & solemn.
Take time in reading some of the plaques. You would need a translation app to understand them since a number of them are in Latin.
Special attention is due for the stained glass discs high above the altar.

Biswanath Soren 2024 Jul 08

The Cathedral of the Most Holy Rosary, is a beautiful and calm place. It's perfect for Sunday prayers.

The old sculptures and designs are interesting and show a lot of history. It's one of Kolkata's historical monuments.

Sunday Mass starts at 9:00 AM. When I went there, there were at least 50 people for Sunday Mass. I think the number of visitors can increase during festival times.

It's a great spot to start your day with peace and reflection. If You want to go there u can go on Sundays. I don't think they'll be allowing you to enter on other days.

Supriyaa Ghosh 2024 May 01

Non Christian community can visit 25th December. Open to all and best time to visit.

Soumyo Chatterjee 2024 Apr 07

Located in the Burrabazar area, entrance to the inside of this church is restricted. It opens on Saturday mornings for prayers. No tickets are required.

Natalie Pote 2024 Mar 30

This place fills my heart. There’s a beautiful, calming energy I feel when I enter - the architecture, maintenance and overall feel of the cathedral is en pointe.
It is often overlooked especially on a week or working day because of the vendors in front and the hustle and bustle around. But once you enter, it’s a different world and experience altogether.

Sahil Rahman 2024 Mar 24

This place is an Oasis of peace in the midst of chaos and noise of Barabazar.
It's a must visit place as the Church is renovated and given a beautiful look under the guidence of Fr. Franklin Menezes, the Pro-Vicar of this Church.
What drew my attention was the bronze look a like door of the Church which depicts the scene of the Anunciation.
Awesome place and nice people!

Das Madhumita 2024 Mar 01

Commonly known as the Portuguese Church, in Burrabazar, Kolkata, is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Calcutta. It is also known as the Murgihata Church and was founded in 1799. The Portuguese had arrived in Bengal as early as the 1530s, starting a trading post in Bandel, now a town in the Hooghly district of West Bengal. The Dutch traders arrived next, followed by the French, while the British were the last to arrive in this part of India. With the establishment of Kolkata as a British settlement at the end of the 17th century, descendants of the early Portuguese traders, mainly of Eurasian heritage, began migrating to the city, their numbers becoming substantial in the mid-18th century. They constructed a chapel and were attended by Augustinian priests. In 1799, the chapel was replaced by the church which is used today as the cathedral.

Mohammad Omer 2023 Mar 25

This extraordinary church is an archaeological representation of divinity and spirituality to the extent of enhancing mental well-being. Visitors can sit inside the church for hours, unconcerned, read the pages from the Holy Bible, or simply go through the priceless inscriptions carved out on white marbles. It’s highly recommended for visitors!