Kolkata

Dedicated to Queen Victoria, Victoria Memorial Halls adds sparkle to my city Calcutta (Now Kolkata) the former Capital of British India. — Afar Magazine

Mostly a loveably old-fashioned place that fills a large colonnaded palace ranged around a central lawn. — Lonely Planet

This lavish estate recalls the opulent history of Calcutta.  — Atlas Obscura

This historic cemetery remains a wonderful oasis of calm. — Lonely Planet

One of the strangest buildings in Kolkata was the inspiration of Raja Rajendra Mullick Bahadur, a member of Bengal's landed gentry. — Fodor's

Howrah Bridge is a 705m-long abstraction of steel cantilevers, sweat and traffic fumes. — Lonely Planet

After office hours, the square falls silent; that's a good time to visit if you're interested in taking a closer look at its architectural and historic landmarks. — Fodor's

This erudite destination smells of old books and history. This was the hotbed of the Bengal Renaissance movement, and it eventally became a symbol of revolutionary ideals. — Fodor's

India’s biggest. — Lonely Planet

This historic complex is home to the oldest Christian grave in Kolkata, India.  — Atlas Obscura

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. — Fodor's

Located to the east, the 1926 red-sandstone Nakhoda Mosque rises impressively above the bustling shop fronts of ever-fascinating Rabindra Sarani. — Lonely Planet

Mother Teresa's first home for the dying is now one of 300 affiliated organizations worldwide that care for people in the most dire need. — Fodor's

When you aren't dodging the market touts, bartering for cheerful bangles is a delight. — Afar Magazine

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Completed in 1847, the cathedral now has a steeple modeled after the one at Canterbury; previous steeples were destroyed by earthquakes in 1897 and 1934. — Fodor's

In St. John's Church, where Warren Hastings led the expansion of British East India Company from (around 1770), there is a famous Scottish organ that is only played by one organist in all of Kolkata. — Afar Magazine

The imposing colonnaded cube of the former Town Hall Building is where Kolkata Panorama introduces the city’s heritage through a lively collection of working models and interactive exhibits. — Lonely Planet

The garden holds blocks of glass mosaics depicting European figures and statues covered with silver paint. — Fodor's