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Kolkata, India

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14 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

Howrah Bridge

Howrah Bridge

2,647 reviews

An iconic cantilever bridge over the Hooghly River, a symbol of Kolkata's industrial and architectural prowess.

Millennium Park (Kolkata)

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4.3

Millennium Park (Kolkata)

2,100 reviews

A landscaped riverside park along the Hooghly, perfect for evening walks, boat rides, and views of the Vidyasagar Setu.

B. B. D. Bagh

Neighborhood4.6

B. B. D. Bagh

1,361 reviews

Kolkata's central business district, featuring colonial-era buildings like the Writers' Building and the General Post Office.

Indian Museum

Indian Museum

1,022 reviews

India's largest and oldest museum, housing vast collections of art, archaeology, and natural history specimens.

Calcutta Jain Temple

Religious site4.9

Calcutta Jain Temple

913 reviews

A stunning Jain temple complex adorned with intricate marble work, colorful glass, and detailed carvings, offering a serene spiritual retreat.

College Street (Kolkata)

Neighborhood4.4

College Street (Kolkata)

829 reviews

A historic street lined with countless bookshops and the iconic Coffee House, a haven for bibliophiles and intellectuals.

Shaheed Minar, Kolkata

Shaheed Minar, Kolkata

818 reviews

A 48-meter tall monument in Kolkata's Maidan, honoring martyrs of India's freedom struggle with its imposing obelisk structure.

New Market, Kolkata

New Market, Kolkata

818 reviews

A historic market offering everything from clothing to electronics, with a vibrant colonial-era atmosphere.

Outdoor & fun4.2

Outram Ghat

685 reviews

A serene riverfront promenade with lush gardens and a jetty for Hooghly River cruises, perfect for a leisurely stroll or boat ride.

Babu Ghat

Outdoor & fun4.2

Babu Ghat

685 reviews

A historic bathing ghat on the Hooghly River with iconic views of the Howrah Bridge and lively boat rides.

Marble Palace (Kolkata)

Marble Palace (Kolkata)

446 reviews

A 19th-century mansion housing a vast collection of sculptures, paintings, and a private zoo, blending art and nature.

Jorasanko Thakur Bari

Jorasanko Thakur Bari

339 reviews

The ancestral home of the Tagore family, now a museum dedicated to Rabindranath Tagore's life and works.

Religious site4.2

St. John's Church, Kolkata

237 reviews

One of Kolkata's oldest churches, built in 1787, featuring a serene interior and a historic cemetery.

Nakhoda Mosque

Religious site4.3

Nakhoda Mosque

39 reviews

Kolkata's largest mosque, known for its striking red sandstone architecture and grand central dome.