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Howrah BridgevsVictoria Memorial Hall
Both are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Victoria Memorial Hall scores significantly higher than Howrah Bridge. Victoria Memorial Hall is ranked #1 in Kolkata with positive reviews from 4 reviews like Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine and Frommer's.
Howrah Bridge
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Jagganath Ghat, Kolkata, India
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Fodor's "One of the most enduring icons of the city, the Howrah Bridge was commissioned and built by the British between 1936 and 1943." Full review
Lonely Planet "Howrah Bridge is a 705m-long abstraction of steel cantilevers, sweat and traffic fumes." Full review
Afar Magazine "This bridge has no nuts or bolts! Every time I cross it, the bridge shakes and I feel the whole motley crowd will plummet into the river." Full review
Victoria Memorial Hall
Frommer's Fodor's Lonely Planet Afar Magazine
1 Queen's Way, Kolkata, India
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Frommer's "Billed as one of the city's top attractions, but... it's more likely to excite Rajophiles." Full review
Fodor's "Surrounded by extensive, carefully manicured gardens, and preceded by a typically sober statue of Victoria herself, it remains a major symbol of the British Raj." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The incredible Victoria Memorial is a vast, beautifully proportioned festival of white marble: think US Capitol meets Taj Mahal." Full review
Afar Magazine "Dedicated to Queen Victoria, Victoria Memorial Halls adds sparkle to my city Calcutta (Now Kolkata) the former Capital of British India." Full review
