The 'City of Joy' is the most apt place for the eager visitants as the places of interest in Kolkata are numerous. This eventful city with its many marvels has truly a lot to offer. Since its birth in 1960, it has metamorphosed into one of the most sought after destinations for the tourists from all over the globe.
The places of interest in Kolkata include religious places like
These places are sure to awaken the holy and divine side of an individual and instill feelings of peace and harmony in him. Kolkata also has famous churches like Armenian church, St. Paul's cathedral, St. John's church and renowned mosques like the Nakhoda mosque which indicates that it is a conglomeration of different regions.
Among other places of interest in Kolkata are famous monuments like:
- Howrah Bridge
- Rabindra Sadan
- Shaheed Minar
- Raj Bhawan
- Victoria Memorial
- Vidyasagar Setu
- Writer's Building
- Marble Palace and many more which is sure to take your breath away in awe.
- The Ashutosh Museum
- Birla Art Museum
- Gurudaday Museum
- Rabindra Bharati Museum
- Birla Industrial Museum.
Kolkata has a hefty number of amusement parks like Millennium Park, Aquatica, Nicco Park, Swabhumi, Science City, Nalban boating complex and Clown Town which can aid you to rejuvenate yourself and get rid of all worries.
If you want to take a quick outing, there are places like Sunderbans, Chandan Nagar and Krishna Nagar.
For further information on places of interest in Kolkata, click on the links listed below:
- Religious Places in Kolkata
- Famous Monuments in Kolkata
- Museums in Kolkata
- Gardens in Kolkata
- Amusement Parks in Kolkata
- Places near Kolkata
