The Bandel Church is one of the oldest Christian churches in West Bengal, India. It stands as a memorial of the Portuguese settlement in Bengal. Built around 1599. The Basilica of Our Lady of Bandel,or Bandel Church, as it popularly called,is the oldest church in Bengal and is one of eastern India's oldest churches.It remains a major centre of Catholic pilgrimage, as well as an important historical monument. How to get to Bandel The Basilica of our Lady of Bandel, is situated in the town of the same name, at Hooghly, West Bengal, India. BY AIR The closest International Airport is the Netaji Shubas International Airport, at Calcutta (Kolkata). Most International destinations have a connecting filght from New Delhi, in case a direct flight to Calcutta is unavailable. Almost all National Destinations have direct flights to
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