Kolkata- The Unique Blend Of Culture And Architecture

By Author: Shruti Agarwal
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Located right on the Eastern banks of the river Hoogly is the capital city of the Indian state of West Bengal - Kolkata. Once the capital of India, this city of joy is reputed to be the home to some of the oldest and still functioning port in India. This city is known to the 3rd most populated metro cities in India after Delhi and Mumbai. The city bears a rich history and the region came under the control of the Nawabs and eventually the Mughals in the year 1772. The city bears rich cultural history and is known to be the birthplace of the culture, art and poetry as well as literary movement of modern India in between the 19th as well as early 20th century. Tourists from all across the globe gather here to witness the various blends of different cultures.



Given below are some of the exclusive best places to visit in Kolkata.

Howrah Bridge: One of the sixth longest cantilever bridge in the world is known to be the Howrah Bridge. This bridge is known to be one famous landmarks of the city of joy. The bridge was initially named as the New Howrah Bridge which was built to replace the older ...
... pontoon bridge situated on the Hoogly River. The bridge is reputed to be one of the major landmarks of the country of India and is addressed by the name Rabindra Setu after the famous Bengali literary icon Rabindranath Tagore.
Jorasanko Thakurbari: Jorasanko Thakurbari or the House of Thakurs is known to be the ancestral residence of the reputed and famous Tagore family. As per history, this mansion was built during the 18th century by the grandfather of Rabindranath Tagore, Prince Dwarkanath Tagore. The place is a proud museum which depicts the life of Tagore's.
Indian Museum: This museum is said to the largest as well as oldest museums in India established in the year 1814. There are six sections further split into 35 galleries holding antiques, paintings and artifacts.
Victoria Memorial: This palace is dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria. This palace is now a museum which is unique blend of Mughal as well as British styles.

Kolkata is now also a popular industrial hub in the state with numerous tech industries growing fast. Supporting it, you can find leading serviced apartments in Kolkata suiting your needs and located at strategic locations of the city.



About the Author: Shruti Agarwal is the professional dealing with the tourism industry. Immensely passionate towards her profession, she enables the tourists to find leading serviced apartments in Kolkata and in various other hot tourist destinations. If you are looking for a perfect service apartment in Trivandrum, her advice and assistance would be highly beneficial. To know more, please visit www.holidayrentals.co.in.