Tucked away in the middle of a bustling maze of commercial vendors in Kolkata is a lovely little Armenian church. It's an old place, dating to 1724, and is a good reminder of the reach of Armenian traders, probably from present day Iran.
The current Armenian community is tiny, but the church is in great shape and there's still a small school as part of the complex. It's a great place to visit, see a bit of history and get out of the fast-paced Kolkata commercial scene for a few minutes.
Entering the courtyard, the church appears.
The well-kept interior.
As with other old churches in India, graves become part of the paved area around the church.
The current Armenian community is tiny, but the church is in great shape and there's still a small school as part of the complex. It's a great place to visit, see a bit of history and get out of the fast-paced Kolkata commercial scene for a few minutes.
Entering the courtyard, the church appears.
The well-kept interior.
As with other old churches in India, graves become part of the paved area around the church.
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