But the new entrance to the St. Peter's College, established in 1846, has now filled this gap.

Chairman of the Catholic Bishops Conference of India Cardinal Oswald Gracias opened the tallest gate in modern Agra.

Done in a mixed Gothic and modern functional style, the gateway to the 1846 established St. Peter's College, spread over 100 acres in the heart of Agra, the structure looks imposing and grand.

Dr. Oswald Gracias hoped "the new architectural addition would soon be yet another tourist attraction in the city of the Taj Mahal known for love and compassion."

Father John Ferreira, principal of St Peter's College told Times of Agra, "The gate was more than 71 feet long, 32 feet high, painted in attractive colors to give an aura of grandeur and dignity." An educational institution, as old and as famous the world over, did not have a gate all these 165 years. We thought the structure was long overdue. The paintings of Jesus and Christ and the architectural features draw one's attention immediately."

Only the old Mughal buildings have imposing gates. Buland Darwaza in Fatehpur Sikri is the tallest gate in India.

"These day educational institutions can not afford this luxury of space. But St. Peter's boys are really lucky to have so many play grounds, an imposing college building and now a majestic gate, flanked by the historic cathedral and the girls' convent next door," commented ex-student Shishir Bhagat.