| The cultural hub of
the country, Kolkata (Calcutta) is the capital city of West Bengal.
On your holiday, you will found many tourist attractions in Kolkata
(Calcutta). There are many museums, historical monuments, churches,
temples, gardens and bridges in Kolkata India.
Tourist Attractions in Kolkata (Calcutta)
Victoria Memorial While visiting
the tourist attractions in Kolkata India, don't miss out of this beautiful
monument. The Victoria Memorial is located in the southern part of the
city. With a blend of Italian Renaissance and Mughal design, the monument
houses statues, portraits and scenes from military conflicts.
Howrah Bridge While in Kolkata (Calcutta),
enjoy a magnificent view of the Howrah Bridge especially in night. This
engineering wonder over the Hooghly River took six years for completion.
The bridge was opened for the public in 1943. Also called as Rabindra
Setu, this bridge is the world's third largest bridge.
Eden Gardens Stadium With a capacity
of accommodating more than lakh spectators, the Eden Gardens Stadium
is one of the major tourist places to see in Kolkata. If you are a cricket
lover, don't miss out of this attraction. Feel the thrill of being at
the place where historical matches such as World Cup Finals 1987 and
World Cup Semi Finals 1996 were played.
Birla Planetarium One of the largest
in the world, Birla Planetarium is located in the Chowringhee area.
With a blend of Egyptian, Turkish cupola and Syrian design, the planetarium
offers better view of the stars.
Botanical Gardens Sprawling over
109 hectares of area, the Botanical Gardens is located on the west bank
of River Hooghly. Established in 1786, it is one of the important places
to see in Kolkata India. While touring the garden, have a look at the
200-year-old banyan tree. The garden houses over 12,000 plants.
Tagore House Constructed in the
18the century, the Tagore House is the birthplace of the great poet
Rabindranath Tagore. Enjoy the spectacular sound-and-light show in this
center of Art and culture.
Other places to see in Kolkata India include St. Paul's Church, South
Park Street Cemetery, Marble Palace, Kumartuli, Fort William, Academy
of Fine Arts, Science City, Birla Mandir, Dhakuria Lake, Nalban Boating
Complex, Raj Bhawan, Saheed Minar, Salt Lake Stadium and Writers' Building
India Tour Guides offers online bookings for Kolkata tours, India.
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