9 Beautiful Places to Visit in Kolkata

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Here is a list of some of the best places to visit in the city of joy, Kolkata...

- By Swarnab Dutta

Victorial Memorial

The Victoria Memorial is an iconic tourist spot in Kolkata. It is dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria and was constructed between 1906 and 1921.

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Indian Museum

The Indian Museum is considered to be one of the oldest museums of the world. It has some amazing collections of ornaments, antiques armors, and amazing Mughal paintings.

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Princep Ghat

Princep Ghat is located on the banks of River Hooghly. You can visit this place during sunset to have an amazing view. This structure famous for its Greek/ Gothic inlays.

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Howrah Bridge

The Howrah Bridge is an iconic tourist spot in Kolkata. It connects Howrah to Kolkata. The view of Kolkata from this bridge at night is amazing.

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Dakhineshwar Temple

Dakshineswar Kali Temple is an historical Hindu temple located in Dakshineswar, Kolkata. It was built in 1855 by Rani Rashmoni.

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Belur Math

Belur Math is located on the west banks of River Hooghly. It is one of the most visited temples in Kolkata and was founded by Swami Vivekananda.

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Jorasanko Thakur Bari

The Jorasanko Thakur Bari is the birth place of the legendary poet Rabindra Tagore. It is currently located in the RBU campus in Jorasanko.

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Alipore Zoo

The Alipore Zoo is the oldest zoological park that have been established in India. You can visit this place to see the wide variety of wildlife present here.

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Science City

Science City, Kolkata is the largest science centre in the entire Indian Subcontinent. It was inaugurated on 1st July 1997.

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