Christ Church Rawalpindi

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The Christ Church Rawalpindi is situated in the city of Rawalpindi, Pakistan. [1] It was built in 1852 in the gothic style. The church is situated in Lalkurti in cantonment area on Iftikhar Janjua Road beside PC Hotel. The church is considered among the oldest buildings in Rawalpindi. [2]

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References

  1. ↑ "Lal Kurti jingles with Christmas carols". dawn.com. Rawalpindi. December 25, 2008. Retrieved January 26, 2015.
  2. ↑ Raza, Adeel (May 11, 2002). "Lal-Kurti: walk down colonial path". heritage.gov.pk. Retrieved January 26, 2015.


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