Kolkata's Colonial Architecture in 6 Impressive Buildings
One of India’s most historic and cosmopolitan cities, Kolkata has been at the center of activity of various civilizations at different points in time. Large populations of Chinese, Armenian, Jewish, and other immigrant communities have all called Kolkata home, and the city’s stunning architecture pays testament to its social, political, and cultural richness. These six colonial-era buildings are striking reminders of a Calcutta (present-day Kolkata) that served as capital to British India.
Victoria Memorial
Building, Memorial, Museum
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Cathedral
Marble Palace
Building, Museum
Kolkata Town Hall
Building, Library, Museum
Calcutta High Court
Building, Memorial
Belvedere Estate
Library
Belvedere Estate
Home to the National Library Of India, the largest library in the country by volume, the Belvedere Estate is believed to have been constructed in the mid-18th century. Belvedere House is thought to have been built by Mir Jafar Ali Khan, the Nawab (ruler) of Bengal during the 1760s, who then transferred it to the British East India Company.
Belvedere Road, Block A, Alipore, Kolkata
Belvedere Estate | © Biswarup Ganguly / WikiCommons
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