Afghan Church (Church of St. John the Evangelist) Mumbai
About
A stunning Gothic-style church built to commemorate soldiers who died in the First Anglo-Afghan War (1838-1842). One of the oldest churches in Mumbai with beautiful stained glass windows.
Basic Information
Timings
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Best Time to Visit
October to March
Place Type
Historical
How to Reach
Walk from Colaba Bus Depot or take taxi from Churchgate Station
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Vidhan Bhavan (2.0 km away) on the Line 3.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Afghan Church (Church of St. John the Evangelist)
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Afghan Church (Church of St. John the Evangelist)
No local train stations found within 3 km.
History
Construction began in 1847 and was completed in 1858. The church was built as a memorial to the fallen soldiers of the Sindh and Afghan campaigns. Its steeple rises 60 meters high.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Historical
Best Time to Visit
October to March
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
One of the oldest British-era churches in Mumbai
Contains memorial tablets for soldiers of the Afghan War
The spire is visible from the sea
Located in Navy Nagar, carry ID proof
Best visited on weekday mornings for fewer crowds
Combine with Colaba Causeway visit
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