The scenes that have long played out at Calcutta General Post Office will fascinate any politics buff. Plan a visit to better understand the functioning of government here.

This historic government building is located in BBD Bagh. Once you've explored everything you can at Calcutta General Post Office, have a look at nearby Victoria Memorial, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, and Eden Gardens.

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Delhi, Agra, Jaipur & Ranthambhore Tiger Safari 5-Day Tour

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Bengali Nights Kolkata Food Tour with 13+ Tastings

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Culinary Experience in an Authentic Bengali House

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2-Night Private Taj Mahal and Agra Tour from River Cruise Pier

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Against blue skies green surroundings, #red and its variants is what makes Kolkata stand out

St Andrews Church

Learn about the local history of Kolkata when you take a trip to St Andrews Church. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.

Milennium Park

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Milennium Park is just one of the places to see in Kolkata, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.

Commonly known as the Portugese Church, The Cathedral of the most Holy Rosary was founded in 1799. The interior contains beautiful sculptures including 14 Stations of the Cross. Behind the altar, there are the figures of Madonna and Child. #Hometown

Holy Rosary Cathedral

You can learn about the history of Kolkata with a stop at Holy Rosary Cathedral. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.

Kolkata, like so much of India can be a lot to take in. However, if you are willing to explore a bit you will find it to be a very photographic city. This view is from the minaret of the Nakhoda Mosque. #kolkata #cityscape #howrabridge #india #southasia

Nakhoda Masjid

Find out about the history of Kolkata when you take a trip to Nakhoda Masjid. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.

Long before Departmental Stores were as popular, this building at the very centre of #kolkata was the Whiteway Laidlaw department store built in 1905. It is now known as Metropolitan building post Metropolitan Life Insurance Co taking over it Post India’s independence. #Hometown

Metropolitan Building

You can learn about the history of Kolkata with a visit to Metropolitan Building. Take some time to visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.

Standard Buildings

You can learn about the history of Kolkata when you stop by Standard Buildings. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.