The St.Paul`s Cathedral was designed according to Indo-Gothic pattern and its foundations were laid in 1839. In the year1847, finally the Church was completed but then it has been renovated many a times after that. The Cathedral is well known for its British legacy and the carrier of the Christianity all through the years. Kolkata is a home of diverse religions out of which Christians occupy a massive portion. This Church stands out in the crowd though it has been affected many times by natural calamities. The Church is located in the southern end of the Maidan and east of the Victoria Memorial.

The St. Paul`s Cathedral exhibits a beautiful architectural pattern and was the first `Episcopal Cathedral Church` to be set up in an oriental country`. The Church displayed Indo-Gothic pattern of architecture and it took Rs 5 lakhs for the construction. The church was built under the sponsorship of Bishop Wilson. Major Forbes of the Bengal Engineers` Association proposed the plans for the construction. The Cathedral is renowned for its splendor and it also has a stained glass panel in the west window, dedicated to honour Lord Mayo who was assassinated in the Andaman Islands. Sir Edward Burne-Jones designed this memoir. There are many such memorials inside the cathedral, and still now they have been preserved properly. These preserved memorials form a link between the past and the present and entices the visitors to the Cathedral. The height of the Church tower is 201 ft. and it is 247 ft. long with the width measuring 81 ft. Coming to the interiors of the Cathedral, one is amazed to see the beautifully decorated large cathedral hall. It has marvelously carved wooden pews and chairs along the west stained glass window; the eastern walls are covered with intricate artwork, which attracts the eye, which are the two Florentine frescoes. The whole artwork is a visual treat for the onlookers; the floral designs that adorn them are so unique and artistic. The Mural paintings lend a majestic touch to the whole ambience. The Chruch contains pictures, which are basically the life and work of St. Paul, and they are extensive in their portrayal. The worldly remains of Bishop Wilson are preserved in a coffin that is situated inside the underground chamber. He was conferred the commission plate by Queen Victoria and this till now finds a place among the displayed things out there.

The ambience of the St. Paul`s Cathedral soothes and relaxes our troubled minds. For this purpose a small meditation spot on the grounds has been set up in recent times jointly with the efforts of eminent personalities of Shantiniketan, another abode of peace founded by Rabindra Nath Tagore. Therefore an evening in the Cathedral attending the prayers really has a balming effect on the minds and one can really feel the effect on them.