Kolkata Tourist Attractions - Places to visit in Kolkata (Calcutta)

Howrah Bridge, Victoria Memorial Hall, Birla Planetarium, Indian Museum, Kalighat, Science City, Kolkata Metro, Eden Gardens, Dakshineshwar Kali Temple, Mother House, Belur Math shrine, Sri Mayapur Chandrodaya Temple(ISKCON), , South Park Street Cemetery, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Birla Industrial & Technological Museum, , Birla Temple, Jain Temple few more places..

Places to visit in Kolkata (Calcutta) :

Almostt all the buildings in Dalhouise square(BBD Bagh) which is the central Kolkata, makes one to think that we are yet to get freedom from the British Raj. We can actually wonder if there are one or two such buildings but it irritates you or feels like we are still living in the past or we are still been the slaves if we see every such building is of British style which is poorly maintained, rust filled doors, dark dooms, long iron rusted doors..some exceptional like that of the Writer's building, Governor Bhavan, Indian Museum, Income tax building, NS Road full of Banks, RBI, Governor's and Post offices...

Howrah Bridge: 

Howrah Bridge, located over the Hoogli River in West Bengal, India, is said to be the busiest bridge of the world. It got its name owing to the fact that it connects the city of Howrah to Kolkata. Hawrah Bridge in Kolkata, India, also known by the name ‘Rabindra Setu’, was set up in 1874. It stands on two 270 feet high pillars. Kolkata Howrah Bridge is a cantilever truss bridge that was constructed without using any nuts and bolts. Though, earlier it had a tram route, but presently, it is serving mainly as a Road Bridge. Howrah bridge has got two sister bridges also, namely, Vidyasagar Setu and the Vivekananda Setu that are situated at different points over the hoogly river. This bridge acts as an important symbol of Kolkata.

 The Victoria Memorial Hall (museum): 

-A beautiful marble monument that stands as a symbol of the city in travel guides

Kolkata Victoria memorial hall is a fabulous museum that was established in the year 1921. The credit for designing and drawing the plan for this monument goes to Sir William Emerson, President of the British Institute of Architects. Victoria Memorial of Kolkata, India is a fantastic place that will take you into the world of past history, where you can view the photos and effigies of prominent personalities, who made an incredible contribution in the glory of India. Today, Victoria memorial is one of the finest art museums in Kolkata. It is a 184 ft tall edifice that was constructed on 64 acres of land. The museum houses a group of mind-blowing figures above the north porch that epitomize prudence, learning and motherhood.

Victoria Memorial Hall - view from north

Victoria Memorial Hall - view from east

Victoria Memorial Hall