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A Guide To St. Paul's Cathedral, Kolkata
If you are traveling Kolkata, you cannot miss the majestic **St. Paul's Cathedral**. Standing tall at 247 feet (75.3 meters) high, it looks surreal in appearance. This **white-colored cathedral** is the first in India, and is rich in history, culture, and religious relevance. Being one of the landmarks of Kolkata for more than one and a half-century, it is also the most excellent example of **Gothic Revival-style of architecture**, which has withstood two earthquakes so far. This colossal building, with its central tower inspired by Canterbury Cathedral’s Bell Harry Tower, reminds you of the colonial times. It also resembles the Norwich Cathedral with three Gothic stained glass windows, along with two frescoes in Florentine Renaissance-style, built over eight years and opened in 1847. For more information, check out our guide to St. Paul's Cathedral, Kolkata, India.
Guide To National Library Of India, Kolkata
Kolkata, fondly known by its former name Calcutta, was once the political and intellectual capital of the British empire in India. While this vibrant city in West Bengal may not enjoy the same level of affluence, its effervescence remains the same. Kolkata is strongly connected to arts and literature and prides itself on its people's firm nationalism and progressiveness of thought. While there are many reasons for this, exposure to education and a libertarian school of thought can be considered the prime ones. No wonder it is home to National Library Of India, the **country's largest library** and **repository of public records,** touted to hold **more than 21,00,000 books, e-books, periodicals, maps, public data records** and more. It was opened for public use in 1953 and has since been a treasure trove of literature in various regional and foreign languages. Check out our guide to National Library Of India, Kolkata, to further understand why you must visit this mammoth institution.
Top 7 Heritage Hotels In Kolkata, India
The city of Kolkata which is popularly known as the ‘City of Joy’ has its rich cultural charm with faded remnants of British Rule. The city was the epicenter of the Industrial Revolution in India and witnessed many independent movements in British-ruled India. Kolkata is the birthplace of many poetic, cultural, artistic, and liberal movements in India during the 19th and early 20th Century. Despite being futuristic in their endeavor to evolve as a modern metropolis, you can still feel the richness of their culture through nascent millennial residences and royal houses or 'Rajbaris' that have been turned into heritage hotels. To witness the rich culture and grandeur of old Bengal, you must pay a visit to Kolkata and take day trips to the cultural places. Let's have a look at the heritage hotels in Kolkata, India, that should be on your bucket list.