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Kolkata, [a] formerly known as Calcutta [b] ( its official name until 2001 ), is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of West Bengal. It lies on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, 80 km (50 mi) west of the border with Bangladesh. It is the primary financial and commercial centre of eastern and northeastern India. [16]
Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) was a colonial city. The British East India Company developed Calcutta as a village by establishing an artificial riverine port in the 18th century CE. Kolkata was the capital of the British India until 1911, when the capital was relocated to Delhi. Kolkata grew rapidly in the 19th century to become the second most ...
105,454. Kolkata (Calcutta), India. This former British colonial stronghold boasts evidence of over two millennia of habitation, with ornate, architecturally diverse buildings, ranging from crumbing ruins to Victorian treasures. Home to lively festivals and a vibrant artistic community, clamorous markets and packed temples, this city is crowded ...
Dakshineswar Kali Temple. 2,959. Points of Interest & Landmarks. Historic temple complex with intricate architecture on the Hooghly River bank, providing a serene ambiance, lush gardens, and smaller shrines for contemplation. See ways to experience (22) 3. Park Street. 2,098. Points of Interest & Landmarks.
Indian National Museum Kolkata is a landmark in central Kolkata ,esplanade area on J N Road. Closed on all Mondays and Public Holidays. Opens 10 Am to 6 PM. School Students get a partial concession on their entry (with each ticket costing ₹ 20/- for the students).Tickets for adult Indians are INR 75/- and foreign citizens are INR 500/-.
Indian Museum. / 22.55806°N 88.35083°E / 22.55806; 88.35083. The Indian Museum (formerly called Imperial Museum of Calcutta before independence, [1] [2]) is a massive museum in Central Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It is the ninth oldest museum in the world and the oldest and largest museum in Asia, by size of collection.
This is the place to visit in kolkata if you like markets and crowded places. Noisy, but interesting and very Kolkata... 25. Metcalfe Hall. 8. Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings. By kritika125. Metcalfe hall is a grand heritage building which houses a museum on the culture of Kolkata.
Geography of Kolkata. Coordinates: 22.5726723°N 88.3638815°E. Location of Kolkata. Kolkata is located in the eastern part of India. It has spread linearly along the banks of the Hooghly River. The Kolkata Municipal Corporation has an area of 205 square kilometres. [1] The city is near sea level, with the average elevation being 17 feet. [2]