Thanks to its rich lineage in culture and history, the city of Joy, Kolkata has the ability to charm any kind of traveller. From discovering stories surrounding Kolkata’s heritage centre Dalhousie Square to crossing the majestic Howrah Bridge – here are some places to visit without spending almost nothing at all.
St. John’s Church, originally a cathedral, was among the first public building constructed by the East India Company after Kolkata became the capital of the British India. Located in the heart of Kolkata’s heritage centre, Dalhousie Square, the Church was constructed in 1787 using funds raised through public lottery.
One of the everlasting impressions that stay with you long after you’ve left the City of Joy, is the gleaming white Victoria Memorial surrounded by lush greenery and wide roads. It was built to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee in 1901, but was completed only two decades later.
Much like the Bay Bridge in San Francisco, the Howrah Bridge is a landmark that has become the very identity of Kolkata. Popularly referred to as Rabindra Setu and even the gateway of Kolkata, this structure has become the face of the city owing to its grandeur and majestic appeal.
Named after orientalist James Princep, the Princep Ghat is perhaps the oldest recreational spot in Kolkata.
The breath-taking place is scattered with numerous shrines with manicured that line the riverbank.
Known for its 250-year-old Great Banyan Tree, this ‘East India Company Bagan’ is nearly two centuries old and is the largest and oldest in South East Asia.
Speaks of European architecture are apparent at the St. Paul’s Cathedral which is one of the finest examples of the Indo-Gothic fusion with its large stained-glass window and Florentine frescos.
With memories of the Indian independence movement embedded in each brick of the building, the Writer’s Building is the epitome of classic European architecture in India.
