St. James' Church, Kolkata
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St. James' Church in Entally, Kolkata (Calcutta), India, is one of Kolkata's most elegant churches. Built in 1862,[1] the twin spires of the St. James' Church dominates Kolkata's skyline. It is popularly known as Jora Girja (Bengali: জোড়া গির্জা), literally twin church, for its twin spires.
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St. James' Church (Jora Girja), Kolkata | |
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Parish Church of St. James the great | |
22.5550°N 88.3629°E / 22.5550; 88.3629 | |
Location | Entally, Kolkata |
Country | India |
Website | http://www.st-jameschurch.in/ |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Active |
Architect(s) | Walter B Granville |
Architectural type | English Gothic |
Style | Gothic |
Years built | 25 July 1864 |
Groundbreaking | 7 June 1862 |
Administration | |
Diocese | Diocese of Calcutta |
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