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Discover Kolkata - Places of Tourist Interest

Kolkata is a city that tends to elicit rather extreme reactions from travellers. Labelled 'The City of Joy' by Dominic Lapiere and 'The City of the Dreadful Night' by Rudyard Kipling, its image has not always been positive.

However nowdays Kolkata offers a rewarding experience, particularly for those with the sensitivity to look beyond the facade.

Until the 17th century, Kolkata was merely a village. Yet since then it has expanded dramatically to become one of the primary cities in India ranked alongside Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai. Its rise is due the British Empire.

As the capital city of the British Raj it acted as the Gateway to India until 1912. Since then it has maintained its status as a major commercial city containing both large industrial plants and corporate headquarters.

A diverse city, made up of many elements, Kolkata is famed for its cinema, poetry, music, art and cinema yet also offers up some wonderful memorabilia of the British Raj.

Above all, Kolkata is an intensely human city. The warmth and charm of its people must be experienced to be believed and offer the traveller a unique experience, one which will never be forgotten.

Places of Tourist Interest

Victoria Memorial
Reputedly the British Raj's response to Agra's Taj Mahal, this imposing edifice contains within an impressive collection of Victorian memorabilia, which includes Queen Victoria's Piano.
The Maidan
This enormous park acts as the 'lungs' of Kolkata, and offers a fascinating ongoing diorama of the city's life as you watch the world go by. Not far away is the old British fort, Fort William, and the 48-meter high Ochterlony Monument.
Kalighat
The Kalghat is an important temple dedicated to Kali. It is from the goddess Kali that Kolkata reputedly takes its name.
Raj Bhavan
At one time this was the residence of the British Viceroy in India. Nearby are several more fine examples of Raj architecture: the Town Hall, Writers' Building (the old East India Company office) and St. John's Church. Also within walking distance is the South Park Street Cemetery, with its evocative old tombs and inscriptions.
Indian Museum
This is possibly one of the finest museums in Asia, it contains a very impressive collection of art,alongside a wide collection of both fossils and meteorites.

Shantiniketan
Shantiniketan University was established by Rabindranath Tagore and offers a unique educational experience. The Museum and the art gallery have crafts centres. Within the complex students recieve their education, they welcome visitors interested in their studies.