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Christ Church, Karachi
Christ Church in Karachi, built in 1846: a stone church with a terracotta-tiled vaulted roof and three arched entrances.
This church in Karachi was built in 1846 of stone masonry laid in lime mortar, which makes it one of the city's earliest surviving churches. It has a vaulted roof covered in terracotta tiles and three arched entrances.
Why go
- ✦Built in 1846
- ✦Stone masonry in lime mortar
- ✦Terracotta-tiled vaulted roof
- ✦Among Karachi's oldest churches
History
It dates from just after the British annexation of Sindh in 1843, when Karachi was growing as a port and cantonment. It is listed as SD-U-35.
How to Reach
In old Karachi; use the map on this page.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, November to February, when Karachi is cooler and less humid.
Getting there, In old Karachi; use the map on this page.
Allow, About 20 minutes.
What to Do
Nearby
Straight-line distance from Christ Church, Karachi, within 5 km.
