Mumbai is a huge city, crowded and noisy. There are very few quiet corners in which to hide from the hustle and bustle. It was such a peaceful place and is the Church of St. John the Evangelist, located in the southern part of Mumbai. It was built by the British in 1847, after the defeat of their army in the First Afghan war 1838-1943 years, as a tribute to fallen soldiers, which is why it is also called the Afghan memorial Church. It is designed in the Gothic style, and is a beautiful building with sharp spires and tall narrow Windows, decorated with intricate stained glass Windows. Inside the Church is quite dark, with lots of Gothic arches and secluded villages. But in the design it is possible to notice, and the cultural influence of India on the walls Dating patterns and designs in a national Indian style.

For the construction of the temple used local limestone and basalt, but the tile of the mosaic patterns on the floor, was specially delivered from Britain. Bells installed in the tower, were also brought from England, and at the time was considered among the best in the entire Western India. The height of the bell tower with a spire is almost 60 meters and earlier, when the city of skyscrapers and high rises, it was visible for many miles around. Therefore, the Church served as a landmark for ships in the Harbor.

To date, the Afghan memorial Church is under the protection of the government, it is open to hikers and weekly services are held there.