The best places to visit in Kolkata
The top 3 according to 8 votes from people: Victoria Memorial · Howrah Bridge · Dakshineswar Kali Temple. (Updated Mar 5, 2026.)
From Howrah Bridge to the Victoria Memorial: the places in the 'City of Joy' that every guide recommends.
Automatically translated (original in हिन्दी). See the original
Top 10
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1
Victoria Memorial
White marble memorial and museum set in gardens.
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2
Howrah Bridge
The city's iconic cantilever bridge over the Hooghly.
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3
Dakshineswar Kali Temple
Riverside temple linked to Ramakrishna.
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4
Belur Math
Headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission, with unique architecture.
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5
Indian Museum
India's oldest museum (1814).
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6
Kalighat Temple
The city's ancient Shakti Peetha.
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7
Marble Palace
A private marble palace built in 1835, containing a collection of statues and European paintings.
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8
Park Street
Street of restaurants, bakeries and Christmas lights.
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9
Kumartuli
The quarter where Durga Puja idols are made.
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10
Princep Ghat
Sunsets and boat rides on the Hooghly.
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11
Science City
One of India's largest science centres.
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12
College Street and Indian Coffee House
Book market and the historic coffee house.
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13
St Paul's Cathedral
Indo-Gothic style cathedral.
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