Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Kolkata You Must Visit 

An iconic symbol of Kolkata, the Howrah Bridge also called Rabindra Setu is one of the busiest and most famous cantilever bridges in the world. Stands on Hooghly river it connects Kolkata and Howrah

Howrah Bridge

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Located on the banks of the Hooghly River, it is dedicated to Devi Bhavatarini, a form of Goddess Kali. It was built by Rani Rashmoni in 1847 and is spread over an area of 25 acres

Dakshineswar Kali Temple

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It is the heart of the Ramakrishna movement, notable for its architecture, which symbolizes the unity of all religions. Founded by Swami Vivekananda embodies the ideology of ‘selfless service of God in man’

Belur Math

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Among the 51 Shakti Peeths, this is considered one of the most significant. Legend holds that it is the site where Goddess Sati's right foot toes fell from her burnt body during Lord Shiva's Rudra Tandava

Kalighat Temple

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It is a historic white marble monument and museum, built in the memory of Queen Victoria. It is the largest monument to a monarch anywhere in the world and stands in 64 acres of garden

Victoria Memorial

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It is one of the oldest and largest museums in India, designed by Walter B Grawille, an Italian architect. The museum showcases an extensive collection of art, anthropology, and archaeology

Indian Museum

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Opened in 1997 with a motto to popularize science, it is a unit of the National Council of Science Museums. It's the perfect place to experience the blend of science and entertainment

Science City

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It is the house built by Netaji’s father in 1909, now preserved as a heritage building functioning as a memorial and research center dedicated to the life of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose

Netaji Bhawan

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It is the ancestral home of Rabindranath Tagore. Now it has been converted into Rabindra Bharati University and serves as a centre for Indian Classical Fine Arts and quality education

Jorasanko Thakur Bari

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Known for its vibrant nightlife and a wide array of restaurants, Park Street is a popular spot for food enthusiasts and partygoers. It is often known as "Food Street" and "The Street that Never Sleeps"

Park Street

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