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21. Prinsep Ghat-Babu Ghat Promenade
The promenade between the restored Prinsep Ghat (steps leading into the river), north to Outram Ghat and then Babu Ghat, has been spruced up to attract tourists and others seeking some spectacular photo ops. You'll find it under Vidyasagar Setu, the newer bridge that crosses the Hooghly. The stretch has sweeping views of the riverbanks, old warehouses, the beautiful cable bridge, and steamers and smaller ships. There's a park at one end, with some food stalls favored by families; privacy-starved couples head to the quieter sections. The area is well policed and illuminated in the evenings, so if you feel adventurous, try a joyride in an oar-boat, as much an icon of the old city as the Howrah Bridge itself. Avoid late nights, though—stick to sunsets and sunrises.
Kolkata, West Bengal, 700021, IndiaSight Details
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22. Shaheed Minar
Central KolkataOn the north end of the Maidan stands a 148-foot pillar commemorating Sir David Ochterlony's military victories over the Nepalese in the border war of 1814–16. Built in 1828, the impressive monument has a curious design: the base is Egyptian, the column is Syrian, and the cupola is Turkish. Previously known as the Ochterlony Monument, now officially called the Shaheed Minar (Martyr's Tower), it has been the site of many political rallies and student demonstrations during Calcutta's turbulent post-Independence history.
Dufferin Rd., Kolkata, West Bengal, 700069, India -
23. South Park Street Cemetery
Central KolkataThe graves and memorials here form a repository of British imperial history. People who lived within the Raj from 1767 on are buried here, and in the records of their lives you can see the trials and triumphs of the building of an empire.
52 Park St., Kolkata, West Bengal, 700017, India033-2286--7104Sight Details
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24. St. Paul's Cathedral
Central KolkataCompleted in 1847, the cathedral now has a steeple modeled after the one at Canterbury; previous steeples were destroyed by earthquakes in 1897 and 1934. Florentine frescoes, the stained-glass western window, and a gold communion plate presented by Queen Victoria are prize possessions. Birds congregate in the interior eaves. The lawns and the Parish Hall are a popular venue for marriages and other functions.
Cathedral Rd, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700071, India033-2223--0127Sight Details
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25. The Maidan
Central KolkataMaidan, the green lungs of the city, and loved and prized by its people, stretches from the governor's house in the north to the National Library in the south, the Hooghly in the west, and the iconic Victoria Memorial in the east. The historic fields were created when the forests around the water bodies in the area were cleared out for the British army stationed at Fort William. The Maidan is now home to cricket fields, Eden Gardens, clubhouses of popular football (soccer) leagues, stadiums, monuments, statues of both British generals and Indian leaders, and a racecourse. Mornings see fitness enthusiasts and sports teams take to the grounds, while evenings are for families and couples enjoying the pony rides and fountains.
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26. The Mother House of the Missionaries of Charity
South KolkataAwarded the Nobel peace prize in 1979 and beatified in 2003, Mother Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata in 1950. Today the group works in 133 countries. The charity's work for those who have contracted HIV/AIDs, leprosy, and tuberculosis, including mobile dispensaries and shelters for orphans, draws volunteers and donors through the year. The headquarters has information on the missionaries' work and opportunities to volunteer with the various initiatives. It also houses the tomb of Mother Teresa.
54A A.J.C Bose Rd., Kolkata, West Bengal, 700016, India033-2249--7115Sight Details
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27. Tiretta Bazaar/Old Chinatown
Central KolkataChinese settlers in Kolkata have given the city a few things to fall in love with, and the breakfast served at Tiretta Bazaar is one of them. Every morning, kiosks come up along the streets, catering to the dwindling Chinese population, as well as call-center employees, pub crawlers, and foodies. With the younger generation of Chinese migrants leaving the city, the market has shrunk considerably, as has the menu, though you can expect meatballs, fish soup, pork buns, and Chinese sausages. There are plans of reviving the neighborhood and turning it into a tourist hub. Until that happens, a quick trip here is a great way to sample authentic, even if a tad rustic, Chinese fare. Note that the vendors all disappear by 10 am.
Tiretta Bazar La., Tiretti, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700015, IndiaSight Details
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