Top Historical Places in Kolkata

Let's witness the history of Kolkata with these top historical places - monuments and landmarks:

1. The Victoria Memorial

   4.6 (2767 Votes)
   

   Museum, Memorial

   The Victoria memorial is a glorious reminder of India’s colonial past and it’s present obsession of all things western. Even so, it has assimilated well in Kolkata’s mind and soul; it is now also part of their pride. A gorgeous marble building houses a museum and various exhibitions that enlighten the visitor with Kolkata’s colonial history. The statues of King George V...Read more

2. Mother House

   4.6 (1492 Votes)
   

   Tomb, Heritage Building

   The Mother House in Kolkata is where Mother Teresa has been laid to rest and it also houses her room and its items. This place is just like Mother was; simple and pure. More than what you see, what you experience at this place will stay with you forever. You can experience a feeling of contentment and your hope in humanity is rekindled when you visit this ashram. You can just sit at Mother&rsq...Read more

3. South Park Street Cemetery

   4.4 (1726 Votes)
   

   Cemetery

   The Park Street Cemetery was one of the earliest non-church cemeteries in the world, and probably the largest Christian cemetery outside Europe and America in the 19th century. Opened in 1767 on what was previously a marshy area, the cemetery was in use until about 1830 and is now a heritage site, protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). A quaint place to sit and chat, the cemeter...Read more

4. St. Paul's Cathedral

   4.6 (2008 Votes)
   

   Religious Site, Cathedral

   Located near Victoria Memorial , the St. Paul’s cathedral is a colonial era church with magnificent architecture. It is the first Episcopal church in the whole of India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Burma. It was built in the model of a cathedral in England and after the spire and other parts were destroyed by earthquakes it was rebuilt in the Canterbury model. It is an island of t...Read more

5. Marble Palace Kolkata

   4.3 (1264 Votes)
   

   Art And Culture, Palace

   If you are planning to visit Kolkata, you must definitely include marble palace in your list. A much-loved attraction, this beautiful palace was built by Raja Rajendra Mullick- the wealthiest merchant of the 18th century, celebrating his wealth and prosperity. A unique blend of culture and art, the palace is donned with pillars, all intricately carved in beautiful designs, and marble walls wort...Read more

6. Tagore's House

   

   Museum, Landmark, Specialty Museum, Heritage Building

   The Tagore House can be considered as the storehouse of memoirs of Rabindranath Tagore consisting of his original paintings, photographs and other valuable documents which our country is proud of. An enchanting link with the past through a harmonic blend of light and sound which mainly depicts the story of coming of the Tagore’s to this house, their glorious role in Bengal Renaissance and...Read more

7. Fort William

   4.5 (1392 Votes)
   

   Architecture , Fort

   Fort William is a brilliant example of the British’s military acumen. Now an Indian military base, Fort William is out of bounds for visitors. However, no one can stop you from gawking at this fantastic piece of architecture from the maidan that surrounds the fort. If you do know someone in the army or the navy, you might just be privy to an escorted tour of this imposing edifice.

8. Writers Building

   4.4 (30 Votes)
   

   Heritage Building

   Writer’s building is one of the most prominent buildings in Kolkata attracting thousands of visitors to it every year. The place used to be the house of State Government of West Bengal a few years back, but today it stands as a great example of city’s history and victorian era architecture. Most of the people come here to watch and admire its structure and design that is around 150 ...Read more

9. Sobhabazar Rajbari

   

   Historical Site, Heritage Building

   A visit to Kolkata is literally incomplete without a visit to its famous Rajbari. The place had been a former residence of the Royal Family of Shobhabajar henceforth attaining its name. Founded by Raja Nabakrishna Deb in the 17th century, the house has been a symbol of Bengali heritage and was originally planned to be constructed as a seven-story building, one of the grandest in Kolkata. Today ...Read more

10. Sundarban National Park

    

    Forest, Wildlife Park, Nature, Unesco Site

    The Sundarbans contain the world's largest mangrove forests and one of the most biologically productive of all natural ecosystems. Located at the mouth of the Ganges and Brahmaputra Rivers between India and Bangladesh, its forest and waterways support a wide range of fauna including a number of species threatened with extinction. The mangrove habitat supports the single largest population of ti...Read more

11. Pure Heart

    4.4 (4 Votes)
    

    Heritage Building

    It is another gift of Mother Teresa to humanity and those who are deprived and in need. The famous yet surprisingly small house was put forth to house the sick, destitute and the dying people of the region and is located on the J.C. Bose Road in Kolkata. The home was created out of a hostel in 1952 and if you look closely, you can still find specks of the Mughal era designs and domes donning th...Read more

12. Lower Circular Road Cemetery

    4.1 (2 Votes)
    

    Cemetery

    The old cemetery is a living evidence of years long British rule and its prominence in India. At the time, the then known Calcutta had been the boiling point of its workings and has seen plenty of European Migration during that period. The cemetery is where many Europeans personnel (Employees of East India Company) were buried including Charles Freer Andrews and such. Being one of the oldest, t...Read more