Places to visit in Kolkata

Indian Museum:
Indian Museum KolkataThe Indian Museum is the biggest museum and has very rare collections of fossils, antiques, ornaments, armor and paintings. This museum has 6 sections which consist of Geology, Zoology, Art, Archeology, Anthropology and botany. This museum is founded by Dr.Nathaniel Wallich in 1814. This museum has a very wide variety exhibits like fossils or skeletons of dinosaurs, Collections of meteorites, Palm leaves paintings, miniature paintings, Buddhist stupa, Ashoka pillar and other remains of ancient civilization. Currently this is the ninth oldest museum in the world. People who are having lot of interest on arts and artifacts, then this place is the must see place in the city of Kolkata. If you get into this museum once then you will not know how the day has passed. Every items presented in this museum is unique and has its own heritage and culture.

Marble Palace:
Marble Palace KolkataMarble Palace is an impressive building and well preserved elegant house of 19th century in Northern Kolkata. The building is completely constructed from the marbles thus the building has got that name. This mansion was built by Raja Rajendra Mullick in the year 1835 who was a very rich merchant and had a very craze of collecting art works. The house is basically constructed in the style of Neoclassic whereas the plan is purely of the traditional Bengali. Adjacent to the court-yard there is a place for worship which can be accessible only from the people of the family. This is a three storey building having a tall pillars and verandas which is having sloping roof which is completely built in the style of Chinese pavilion. The premises of the palace also contain a rock garden, a small zoo where you can find few rare birds and lawn garden with lake. The collections present in this building includes the western sculpture, paintings by Indian and European artists, Victorian furniture, two famous paintings of Ruben and rarely fund stones and sculptures. This is the place which will be liked by all category of people and the must see place in the city of Kolkata.

Victoria Memorial
Victoria Memorial KolkataLocated in Central Kolkata, the stunning Victoria Memorial is the official landmark of this city – by far the pride and joy of Kolkata and the most famous monument in the area. The majestic architecture is elegant and regal, and stands out gallantly in its white, marble form. The memorial was made in dedication to Queen Victoria, who also held the title of “Empress of India.” The building is surrounded by a beautiful display of gardens which compliments the scenery pristinely. Built to offer respects and honor the Queen, the memorial was established four years after her death – and has continued to reach its goal to this very day, a total of eighty-eight years later. Inside the Victoria Memorial you will find an astonishing display of artifacts, with twenty-five impressive galleries located in the central hall. Upon visiting the Victoria Memorial, you’ll undoubtedly feel the power behind its great, majestic devotion.

Howrah Bridge (Rabindra Setu)
Howrah Bridge KolkataThe symbol of Kolkata, this cantilever bridge has a history dating back to 1874 when it was a Floating Pontoon Bridge was built using timber. The sixth longest bridge of its kind in the world the Howrah bridge connects the twin cities of Howrah and Kolkata. Howrah railway station is one of the busiest in the world and would be your gateway to Kolkata if your are arriving or departing by rail. The view of Ganges (Hoogly) from the bridge is an experience one must undertake when in Kolkata. The breeze and rhythmic vibrations of vehicles crossing the bridge give you a feeling of euphoria. You could also check out the flower market right at the Kolkata end of Rabindra setu.