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Places to visit in Kolkata Kolkata is blessed with many sightseeing places that offer a unique experience to every visitor. The city has many interesting places to keep its visitors pleasantly engaged. From refreshing gardens, serene lakes, historical buildings, museums, libraries, sports stadiums to ancient temples and churches, there are umpteen number of places to visit in Kolkata. Making the sightseeing more interesting are the shopping streets, amusement parks and mouth-watering eateries. With all these and much more, a tour to Kolkata is sure to leave every traveler enchanted. Victoria Memorial Victoria Memorial is the sightseeing place that one cannot miss when in Kolkata. Built in the memory of Queen Victoria, this memorial was opened to the public in 1921. It was designed by the renowned architect of that period, William Emerson, who was the then President of British Institute of Architects. This place is undeniably one of the finest art museums in the country with a rich coll...

It is not a city you can whiz through. Its rich heritage needs to be discovered layer by layer. So before you pack your bags, here’s a list of places that should be on your ‘Bucket List’ before you fly. Things to do in Kolkata Belur Math and Dakshineshwar Away from the chaos and the hustle bustle of the city, these temples are located on the banks of the Hooghly River. It is clean, peaceful and a perfect place to relax. It was founded by Swami Vivekananda and is not the headquarters of the Ramkrishna Math religious organization. The temple incorporates architecture and designs from Hinduism, Islam and Christianity. There is no entry fee to enter the premises. You can commute between the two places on a ferry by walking to the river pier on either bank of the River, the cost for which is INR 10 per person. Timings – 6 AM to 12 PM and 4 PM to 9 PM Belur Math, Kolkata Marble Palace Built in 1835 by a King from the prosperous Mallick family, this magnificent mansion is as grand as it is cu...