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Kolkata - A Complete Travel Guide
Kolkata, located in the eastern part of India, is the capital city of West Bengal state of India. Kolkata, which was called Calcutta till a few years back, is truly a city with strong religious, cultural and literary flavor. Here, you can find BMWs as well as the human powered rickshaws. It is  full of narrow congested lanes as well as well planned townships such as Salt Lake City. Only in this city can you still find trams in India while side by side...
Posted on 16-07-2011
Howrah Bridge - Kolkata, India
Howrah bridge is an important landmark of Kolkata city in India. This engineering marvel also remains as a good tourist site of Kolkata for out-siders. The construction of Howrah bridge was started in 1937. It was an era of cantilever bridges. Hence, this bridge was also constructed as a cantilever bridge. It connects the city Kolkata with Howrah across the river Hooghly. Hence, the bridge was named as new Howrah bridge. In 1965, it was renamed as Rabindra Setu. However, people still refer this famous bridge of Kolkata as Howrah bridge.
Posted on 16-07-2011
Shaheed Minar - Kolkata, India
Shaheed Minar, a monumental tower, is an important landmark of Kolkata city of India. It is located near the bus stand in the Maidan area. Many processions and rallies traditionally start here. The word "Shaheed Minar" means "the tower of martyrs". This 48 meters high monument was built in 1848 by Major General David Ochterlony, commander of the British East India Company's main force. He built this monument to commemorate his own victory in Gurkha War between 1814 and 1816. As it was built by Ochterlony, it was formerly known as the Ochterlony Monument.
Posted on 16-07-2011
Marble Palace - Kolkata, India
Marble Palace, the elegant 19th century mansion, is a unique building in Kolkata city of India. As the name indicates, the building is built completely of marble.
Posted on 16-07-2011
Indian Museum - Kolkata, India
Indian Museum located at Kolkata city of India is the ninth oldest regular museum of the world. It was established in 1814 and shifted to the current building in 1878. ...
Posted on 10-07-2011
 
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