Historical Sights and Heritage

Kolkata – The Colonial & Cultural Capital

Best For: British-era monuments, cultural heritage

• Victoria Memorial – A grand white marble monument symbolizing British rule in India, now a museum.
• Indian Museum – India’s oldest museum, featuring ancient artifacts, fossils, and Mughal relics.
• Marble Palace – A stunning neoclassical mansion with rare artworks.
• St. Paul’s Cathedral – A majestic Gothic-style church built in 1847.
• South Park Street Cemetery – An 18th-century British cemetery, an eerie yet historical landmark.
• Metcalfe Hall & Writer’s Building – Colonial-era administrative buildings.
• Jorasanko Thakur Bari – The ancestral home of Rabindranath Tagore.

 Don’t Miss: Walking tours through Kolkata’s heritage districts like Dalhousie Square & College Street.