Many Faiths Walk

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A cathedral, two synagogues, an Armenian church and a great mosque

The trading communities that built the port left their places of worship within a few hundred metres of each other in Burrabazar.

Difficulty

Moderate

When to start

Around 10 AM on a weekday. Avoid Friday midday at the mosque.

Getting to the start

Mahakaran metro (Green Line), then walk north up Brabourne Road.

The route

1. Portuguese Church The Catholic cathedral founded for the Portuguese community.
2. Magen David Synagogue The red-brick synagogue with a clock spire. Entry is controlled; carry ID.
3. Beth El Synagogue The older synagogue on Pollock Street.
4. Armenian Church of the Holy Nazareth The oldest church in the city, deep in the market lanes.
5. Nakhoda Masjid The city’s principal mosque. Dress modestly and avoid prayer times.
6. Zakaria Street Finish with kebabs on the street by the mosque gate.

Other walks

• Old North Kolkata Walk
• College Street Book Trail
• Kumartuli Art Trail
• Riverfront Trail
• Colonial Kolkata Walk
• Bengal Renaissance Trail
• Food Heritage Trail
• Old Chinatown Exploration
• South Kolkata Cultural Trail
• Behala Heritage Trail
• Baranagar Riverside Trail
• Barrackpore Heritage Trail