PLACES OF INTEREST【組圖一】

PLACES OF INTEREST

Writers’ Buildings

A magnificent example of Victorian Architecture continues to be the seat of Government for more than 200 years.

Shahid Minar



48.16 metre tall monument built in honour of Sir David Ochterloney was named Shahid Minar on 9th August, 1969.

Eden Gardens

An attractive spot in the city. A superb wooden Pagoda may be seen here. International cricket stadium and Netaji Indoor Stadium are within the garden campus.

Vidyasagar Setu (Second Hooghly Bridge)

Pencil-slim elegant Second Hooghly Bridge, an engineering marvel, joins the twin city of Calcutta and Howrah. Pylons of this longest cable-stayed bridge in the country is the highest structure in the city.

Victoria Memorial Hall and Museum

A symmetrical construction of white marble, the Victoria memorial on Calcutta Maidan is an impressive site and one of India’s most beautiful monuments. There is an Art Gallery and Museum inside.

Botanical Gardens

Founded in 1787 Indian Botanical Gardens are famous for the world’s largest banyan tree. Spread over an area of more than 100 hectares the gardens can boast of rare trees, magnificent avenue of Royal Cuban palms and large species of plants.

Birla Planetarium

Regular astronomical shows are presented in the planetarium, which is second of its kind in the commonwealth and similar to that in London.

Marbel Palace

Built in 1835 Marble Palace is a classic example of wealthy Bengali’s home during 18th and 19th centuries. One can see on display within the mansion amazing collection of great woks of art.

Jain Temple





Set in a lovely garden, built in the style of a Burmese pagoda with an impressive interior, Jain Temple is a place of attraction in the city. Inside the temple a smokeless lamp has been burning continuously since the temple was opened in 1867.

Dakshineswar Kali Temple

The temple built in 1847 by Rani Rashmani is famous for its association with the great 19th century Hindu saint Ramakrishna.

NICCO Park

Toy Train, Paddle Boats, Kon-Tiki raft, Crazy cycle, Lazy river ride, Moon-raker, Striking cars, Tilt-a-whirl, Derby ride, Shooting Gallery, Cable car are among many of the games in Nicco Park situated in Salt Lake.

Belur Math

Belur Math, seen from the river

Belur Math is the international headquarters of Ramakrishna Mission founded in 1899 by Swami Vivekananda. The shrine was architecturally designed to represent a Hindu Temple, a Christian Church and a mosque when viewed from different angles.

Nandan

A cultural complex with multiple film theatres and Satyajit Ray Film Archive.

General Post Office

Imposing GPO Building with large white dome and Corinthian columns was originally the site of Fort William till 1757.

National Library


The largest library in India with collection of more than one million books. The impressive building, built in Italian style, was originally the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of Bengal.

Raj Bhaban

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Created by Lord Wellesly as a close copy of Kedleston Hall in Derbishire, England, the grand building is the best example of Georgian architecture in the country.（Is one of those two picitures, or none of them?）

Zoological Gardens

The oldest zoo in India, opened on January 1, 1876, is an attraction of the city for finest collections of birds, animals and reptiles.

Indian Museum

The museum, largest in Asia and oldest in India, has the premier collections on the sub-continent in its six sections : Art, Archeology, Anthropology, Geology, Zoology and Industry. It began in 1814 and shifted to its present premises of an impressive building in the Italian style of Architecture in 1878.

Rabindra Setu (Howrah Bridge)

Eight lane cantilevered bridge with imposing steel structure isan engineering marvel and a landmark of the city. The bridge was opened in 1943 and today it is one of the world’s busiest bridges.