St. James' Church, Gothic church with twin towers in Entally, Kolkata, India.
St. James' Church is a building constructed in early English Gothic style with Norman elements, including two pointed spires and a semi-circular apse. The structure features pointed arches and stands on Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road in Entally.
The current building replaced an earlier structure from 1829 after its roof collapsed in 1859 due to damage from wood-eating insects. The replacement has stood since then as part of Kolkata's religious architecture.
The church is known locally as 'Jora Girja', a name that refers to its twin towers. These towers contain clocks facing west and south, which are part of the everyday visual identity of the area.
The church underwent major restoration work from 2009 to 2011 to address structural issues. Visitors should check opening hours in advance and be respectful since it remains an active place of worship.
The cemetery beside the church is a burial ground from the colonial period containing graves of Europeans who lived in India. This quiet area offers insight into the city's past and the people who shaped it.
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