Holy Trinity Cathedral, Anglican cathedral in Karachi, Pakistan
Holy Trinity Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in Karachi featuring Gothic architectural elements with buff-colored Gizri stone walls and a barrel-vaulted roof. The building can accommodate up to 800 worshippers and remains in active use for religious services.
The cathedral was designed in 1844 by Captain John Hill of the Bombay Engineers for British military personnel and dedicated in 1855. It originally featured a 150-foot tower with beacons to guide ships, though part of this structure was removed in 1904 due to foundation issues.
The cathedral displays memorial plaques honoring British servicemen and serves as the seat of the Church of Pakistan Diocese of Karachi. Visitors can experience how it continues to function as a spiritual center for the Anglican community.
The cathedral is located on Fatima Jinnah Road near Zainab Market, making it accessible to visitors. As this is an active place of worship, respectful behavior and appropriate dress are important when visiting.
The roof structure underwent a major redesign in 1970, when it was rebuilt with a modern barrel-vault design that was quite advanced for the time. This renovation allowed the interior spaces to be used more effectively while maintaining the building's historical character.
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