Neo-Gothic Church, far from 19th-Century England – Architectural Photography
This stately example of neo-gothic architecture is in an Indian hill station up in the Himalayas.
Christ Church is one of the oldest churches in India. Built by the British Raj during the prime of the gothic revival in the 1850s, it is situated on a ridge overlooking the town of Shimla. It remains one of the prime landmarks of the town, as well as one of the most enduring legacies of the Raj.
It can be seen from miles around, and just a glimpse of this imposing structure reminds you that, while this is India, there was something more going on there for a few centuries.
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Location – Chirst Church, Shimla, on Google Maps
This is my entry in @juliank’s Architectural Photography contest.
Landmark and legacy
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By Kipling
Historical note – The window in the chancel was apparently designed by Lockwood Kipling, the father of the great writer Rudyard Kipling.
What a beautiful place! I'm far from religious but I do really appreciate the architecture in churches. Really, some of the coolest places in the world. Another great shot. I just found your profile today. You got yourself a new follower
Right, it was quite beautiful, in a very un-ostentatious way. There's almost no fancy ornamentation, just those plain cream-colored walls. I found it to be one of the most beautiful churches I've ever seen – neo-Gothic or otherwise.
I always enjoy churches and visit them whenever I am traveling around. In India I tended to prefer Hindu temples because they were so different from our Western churches.
Right. Both the churches and temples are generally very great places to visit.
Beautiful building. It reminds me of a church in Caracas, Venezuela: Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel in El Calvario Park. Built in 1885.
Interesting. The European colonizers went around the world, raping and pillaging and building churches.
LOL.
In fact, some Venezuelan churches were built in neo-Gothic styles due to the studies of some ecclesiastics. For example, the other church in Caracas called Our Lady of Lourdes has that architectural style thanks to the artistic vein of the priest Augusto Pavageau. He spent hours studying the Diccionnaire Raisonné de l'Architecture Francaise du XIe. Au XVIe. Siécle, by Eugene-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc, renowned French architect of the Gothic renaissance. He himself drew up sketches.
That's correct. They held the bible in one hand and a revolver in the other. Through treaties and threats of terror, they subjugated and "discovered" lands across the ocean.
This cultural critique got out of control but it's ok.
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I can't love more people who keep the history alive by taking care of the old buildings and let them share stories with the people. I just LOVE IT!! :)
It's good
Very nice building. One of the few positive moments that India has received from the UK.
Yes, undoubtedly, there were plenty of negative moments. Perspective dictates that we should see both the positive and the negative.
@majes.tytyty Shimla is also a well-known city for good quality Apples and also a leading producer. It's a major tourist destination of India. This landmark Christ Church is a great place and must visit it. Good post @printskill
Amazing photo, mine one is also not bad.
Are you agree?
Architecture looks so gorgeous from outside...And nice click also from photographer...
beautiful