Places to Visit in Kolkata
Top Tourist Places in Kolkata recommended by travellers
Kalighat
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Heritage
Build by a Brahmin Zamindar, Sabarna Roy Choudhury, the Kalighat Temple is a place for worshipping Goddess Kali. It is said that the old temple was housed within a small hut. It was only in 1809 when the construction of the present day temple began.
In the 16th century the original...
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Maidan
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Other
Maidan is considered to be the landmark of the city that is capable of reflecting the essence of the Bengali culture. Maidan is situated at the heart of the city and is one of the main attractions of the city.
The place is also chosen as the venue for political rallies and meetings. It...
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Eden Gardens
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Cricket stadium
- Entry: Paid
India’s oldest cricket stadium is the Eden Gardens of Kolkata, which has witnessed some of the spectacular matches and performances by Indian players against foreign countries. This stadium is considered one of the finest in the world and is often termed as the “Lords of Asia”....
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Nandan
Rank 4
Ranked 4 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Entertainment
Nandan is the first multiplex of Kolkata. It is still regarded as one of the finest movie halls of the city. The Kolkata International Film Festival is hosted at Nandan and its adjoining halls. It is often said that being the land of Ray and Ghatak, Kolkatans breathe cinema.
For movie...
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Town Hall
Rank 5
Ranked 5 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Other
In the year 1813, Kolkata Town Hall was constructed in the Roman - Doric style by Col. John Garstin, an architect, investing Rs. 7 lakhs from a fund raised from lottery. This hall was made to provide Europeans a place for their social gatherings.
Initially a committee controlled the...
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College Street
Rank 6
Ranked 6 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Street
College Street is a street in North Kolkata that approximately stretches from Bowbazar to Mahatma Gandhi Road crossing. Various centres of intellectual activity are situated in this place. College Street also houses a number of renowned academic institutions like Calcutta University, Presidency...
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BBD Bagh
Rank 7
Ranked 7 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Other
The seat of power of the West Bengal government and Kolkata’s central business district lies in the B.B.D. Bagh area, which stands for the shortened name of Benoy, Badal, Dinesh Bagh. They were young activists in India’s struggle for Independence, who was shot dead on 8th December...
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Botanical Garden
Rank 8
Ranked 8 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Garden
- Entry: Paid
Indian Botanical Gardens of Kolkata is the haven for nature lovers, where they are innumerable species of flora, amidst the natural habitat for the growth and development. Located in the suburban area of Shibpur, in the Howrah District, the Indian Botanical Gardens was established originally in...
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Howrah Bridge
Rank 9
Ranked 9 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Bridge
World’s fourth busiest Cantilever bridge is situated on the River Hooghly and connects the western bank of Kolkata to the eastern bank of Howrah. This bridge acts as the lifeline of Kolkata city and offers its best view from the centre of the river, although photography is restricted here....
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Kolkata Metro
Rank 10
Ranked 10 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Other
- Entry: Paid
The Kolkata Metro is India’s first underground Metro railway. It extends over a length of around 25 km, starting from Dum Dum near Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Airport and ending at Kavi Subhash station at New Garia. Initially, the length of the railway route was some 17 km and ended at...
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Science City
Rank 11
Ranked 11 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Entertainment
- Entry: Paid
One of the newest and most popular tourists’ attractions of Kolkata is Science City. There are two ways to enter this science and amusement park. One can either walk straight into it or can fly in through a rope way, which gives views of not only the park but also a large section of the...
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National Library
Rank 12
Ranked 12 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Library
The National Library is the biggest and one of the oldest libraries of the country. Located nearby the Alipore Zoo, the building was the residence of the former Lieutenant Governor of Bengal. The library has a collection of over 2 million books and nearly half a million rare and old documents....
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Victoria Memorial
Rank 13
Ranked 13 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Museum
- Entry: Paid
The most famous landmark and tourist attraction of Kolkata is the Victoria Memorial hall. Built in 1921, this monument was designed by Sir William Emerson, a famous architect from the then British Empire. Sprawling over an area of 64 acres of land, the Victoria Memorial is surrounded by a well...
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Belur Math
Rank 14
Ranked 14 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Religious
Constructed in the honour of Ramakrishna Paramhansa, Belur Math is the international head quarters of Ramakrishna Mission. The concept of the Math was entirely designed by Swami Vivekananda.
Housed inside the Math is the Ramkrishna Sarada Mandir where regular prayers take place. This is...
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Asiatic Society
Rank 15
Ranked 15 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Museum
The Museum of the Asiatic Society is considered a main storehouse of information regarding the rich history of the land. The museum was established in 1814 and houses a large collection of manuscripts, paintings, sculptures, coins, bronzes and inscriptions. The famous paintings that are housed in...
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Fort William
Rank 16
Ranked 16 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Fort
- Entry: Paid
Post independence, Kolkata was the Indian Army's main centre for operations. Constructed in 1781, Fort William today is the head quarter of the Indian Army's eastern operation wing. Also known as the Eastern Army Command the Fort is named after King William III.
Sprawling over an...
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Rabindra Sadan
Rank 17
Ranked 17 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Entertainment
Rabindra Sadan is the place to experience Bengali culture, music, theatre shows and art exhibitions in Kolkata. Paying homage to Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, Rabindra Sadan is a hub of cultural activities.
From classical music to Bengali rock, from theatres to films one can...
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Jorasanko
Rank 18
Ranked 18 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Historic
- Entry: Paid
At Kolkata, a must visit is the house of its most cherished and celebrated poet, Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore. Tagore’s ancestral home, Jorashanko Thakurbari is situated in North Kolkata, close to Girish Park on the Chittaranjan Avenue.
In the 18th century, Dwarakanath...
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Coffee House
Rank 19
Ranked 19 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Other
- Entry: Paid
The Indian Coffee House, popularly known as the Coffee House of Calcutta, is situated at the heart of College Street. It is considered one of the most important cultural landmarks of Kolkata. The establishment of this building dates back to 1876, with the establishment Albert Hall.
Since...
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Swabhumi
Rank 20
Ranked 20 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Heritage
Swabhumi is situated on the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass. It is located adjacent to the Subhas Sarovar Lake and opposite to the Salt Lake Stadium. It is considered to be one of the best heritage parks in India’s eastern sub region and a gateway to Indian culture and arts.
The park...
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Indian Musuem
Rank 21
Ranked 21 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Museum
- Entry: Paid
Established in 1814 the Kolkata Indian Museum is the largest museum of the country. The museum was founded by a botanist from Denmark, Dr. Nathaniel Wallich. There are over 60 galleries in the museum that has on display several artefacts and prehistoric objects. All the exhibits can be broadly...
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Howrah Station
Rank 22
Ranked 22 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Other
One of the four main intercity stations that serve Kolkata and Howrah is the Howrah Station. The other three are the Sealdah Station, Kolkata Railway Station and Shalimar Station. The Howrah Bridge connects Hooghly River’s west bank where Howrah is located, to Kolkata.
The Howrah...
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Nicco Park
Rank 23
Ranked 23 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Theme Park
- Entry: Paid
Nicco Park is the most visited and the oldest amusement park of Kolkata. Spread over an area of 40 acres the park is situated in the Salt Lake region of the city. Often regarded as the Disneyland of the City of Joy, the park is known for its adventure rides.
The park was opened in 1991...
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Raj Bhawan
Rank 24
Ranked 24 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Other
On 5th of February 1799, the foundation of the Raj Bhavan was laid, which after involving an amount of Rs. 2 million, was completed on 18th January 1803. Raj Bhavan or earlier known as the Government House has been the seat of power from the era of British Raj till today. This historic building...
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Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary
Rank 25
Ranked 25 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Sanctuary
- Entry: Paid
Spread over 25 acres, the scenic Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary is a haven for wildlife such as the elephants, rhinoceros, deer and a variety of small animals and birds such as partridges, Jungle fowl and Pallas’s fishing eagles, pythons, deadly cobras and monitor lizards. It is a scenic...
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Marble Palace
Rank 26
Ranked 26 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Palace
Located in the Northern part of Kolkata, close to the residence of Rabindranath Tagore is the Marble Palace. Constructed purely with Italian marbles in the year 1855 in the Chorbagan area of the C.R. Avenue, the Marble Palace was the residence of one of the richest landlords of Bengal - Raja...
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Mother House
Rank 27
Ranked 27 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Other
54 Bose Rd, Chowringhee is one of
the most famous addresses of Kolkata and an important part of every tourists itinerary. This is the headquarters of the Missionaries of Charity, made
famous by Mother Theresa.
The three storied House, aptly called 'Mother House' is where Mother...
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Shahid Minar
Rank 28
Ranked 28 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Monument
- Entry: Paid
Situated close to Esplanade at Maidan of Kolkata, Shahid Minar is around 165 ft high and provides great views of the entire city from its summit. This structure was originally named Octerlony Monument after Sir David Octerlony, who constructed this structure in 1848 to celebrate his victory in...
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Birla Planetarium
Rank 29
Ranked 29 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Planeterium
- Entry: Paid
M.P. Birla Planetarium or the Birla Planetarium is known for space science and astronomy museum and is one of the largest museums in Asia. This place specially will interest stargazers and aspirants of becoming rocket scientists.
The Planetarium is situated at the intersection of...
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Royal Calcutta Golf Club
Rank 30
Ranked 30 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Club
- Entry: Paid
The Royal Calcutta Golf Club or RCGC is the 2nd oldest golf club in the world after The Royal and Ancient at St. Andrews. It was established in 1829 and in 1911; King George V and Queen Mary conferred the title of ‘Royal’ on the course, in order to commemorate their visit. In fact,...
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Tollygunge Club
Rank 31
Ranked 31 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Club
- Entry: Paid
The Tollygunge Club is a country club located in Tollygunge. The club is also known as ‘Tolly’ and offers an 18-hole golf course, among other facilities. Sir William Cruikshank established it in 1895 as an equestrian sports facility.
The Tollygunge Club Limited acquired the...
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Vidyasagar Setu
Rank 32
Ranked 32 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Bridge
Initially, the Howrah Bridge was built to facilitate traffic and connect Kolkata with Howrah. The Vidyasagar Setu, also known as second Hooghly Bridge, was built to make a second link to Howrah and to ease the burden of the Howrah Bridge. National Highways connecting Kolkata to cities like Delhi,...
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Aquatica
Rank 33
Ranked 33 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Theme Park
- Entry: Paid
Sprawling over an area of 8 acres, Aquatica is the largest water park in the northern and eastern part of India. This theme park is an ideal escape during the hot and humid summer days. The large area of the park can accommodate as many as 5000 people at a time.
Flocked mainly by young...
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Birla Temple
Rank 34
Ranked 34 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Temple
One of the popular temples of Kolkata is the Birla Temple, which is situated at the junction of Ashutosh Chowdhury Avenue. This white marble temple is designed on the lines of the popular Lingaraj Temple of Bhubaneshwar and is of a height of 160 ft. Numerous stone...
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Rabindra Sarovar
Rank 35
Ranked 35 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Lake
The Rabindra Sarovar is a huge artificial lake located in South Kolkata. It spans an area of 76 hectares and is surrounded by huge trees. Previously, it was also known as Dhakuria Lake, but in 1958 it was renamed as Rabindra Sarovar as a tribute to the Nobel Laureate and great Bengali poet and...
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Bally Bridge
Rank 36
Ranked 36 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Bridge
Bally Bridge which is popularly called Vivekananda Setu or the Willingdon Bridge, serves both rail and road. Located at a distance of 10 km from Kolkata, Bally Bridge stands across the Hooghly River and is known as the 2nd Hooghly Bridge.
Bally Bridge connects Kolkata’s Sealdah...
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Birla Industrial and Technological Museum
Rank 37
Ranked 37 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Museum
- Entry: Paid
Located on the crossing of the Gurusaday Road, the first Science and Technology Museum, Birla Industrial Museum Kolkata was established in the year 1959. It was started with the aim to foster the masses, the popularity of Science and technology by Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of...
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Millenium Park
Rank 38
Ranked 38 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Theme Park
- Entry: Paid
The Millenium Park was inaugurated on 1st January, 2000, thereby, justifying its name. It is one of the latest additions to the list of gardens and parks in Kolkata. This Park is situated on the land of Kolkata Port Trust and was developed with the intention of adding glamour to the “City...
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Sabarna Sangrahashala
Rank 39
Ranked 39 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Museum
- Entry: Paid
The unique museum of Sabarna Roy Choudhury family is known as Sabarna Sangrahashala. It is located in Barisha and was established in 2003. The Sabarna Roy Choudhury Paribar Parishad developed the museum to cater the needs of research scholars and students and to create awareness about the...
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CIMA Art Gallery
Rank 40
Ranked 40 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Art Gallery
The Centre of International Modern Art or CIMA Art Gallery was established in 1993, with the patronage and support of the ABP Limited or Ananda Bazar Patrika Limited. The aim was to provide an international standard Art Gallery to the designers and artists of Bengal, as a platform to display...
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Dakshineswar temple
Rank 41
Ranked 41 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Temple
Dakshineswar Temple was constructed under the supervision of Rani Rasmani of Janbazar. A popular story says that in her dreams she was asked by Goddess Kali to build this temple. The temple sprawls over an area of 25 acres housing the main Kali temple and adjoining prayer halls and Shiva temples....
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Parashnath Jain temple
Rank 42
Ranked 42 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Temple
Pareshnath Jain Temple is situated in the north-eastern part of the city of Kolkata. Ray Badridas Bahadur, a connoisseur of art in the year 1867, built this temple. This is one of the most significant temples in Kolkata that is worshipped by the Jains.
This Jain Temple of Kolkata is home...
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Gurusaday Museum
Rank 43
Ranked 43 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Museum
- Entry: Paid
One of the most popular art museums in Kolkata is the Gurusaday Museum, which is located at Diamond Harbour Road. Sri Gurusaday Dutta - a futurist art connoisseur, who worked as an Indian Civil Servant, established this museum.
The Gurusaday Museum houses Dhokra crafts, terracotta works,...
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Jawahar Shishu Bhawan
Rank 44
Ranked 44 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Museum
- Entry: Paid
Jawahar Shishu Bhawan or Nehru Children’s Museum is the best place for children. This was the brainchild of visionary Late. Shri Jugal Srimal, who initiated this museum from 1972, as an effort to let children learn while they play. This “Play Way” method is the most effective...
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Nakhoda Mosque
Rank 45
Ranked 45 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Mosque
Nakhoda Mosque is the biggest mosque in Kolkata. It was built by Abdar Rahim Osman, who was an inhabitant of Kutch. Built in an Indo-Saracenic architectural style, the prayer hall of the mosque can accommodate about 10,000 men at a time.
The dome with minarets is a true work of art....
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Outram Ghat
Rank 46
Ranked 46 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Entertainment
Since the city is surrounded by Ganges River, there are some exclusive spots on the banks of the river. One such spot is the Outram Ghat, where one can enjoy nature at proximity.
Outram Ghat is situated in the southern direction of Babughat and is known for providing unmatched riverside...
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Calcutta Racecourse
Rank 47
Ranked 47 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Club
- Entry: Paid
The illustrious Racecourse of Kolkata, reminds people of the British era and their landmarks in the heart of this city. It is one of the biggest horse race venues in India, which was constructed in 1820 and was looked after by the Royal Calcutta Turf Club.
Calcutta Racecourse is one of...
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Clown Town
Rank 48
Ranked 48 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Theme Park
- Entry: Paid
Clown Town is considered the city’s newest entertainment venture. The park is situated on the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass Road and is the children’s favourite destination.
Clown Town amusement park spans a huge area and offers various joy rides and games. The attractions of...
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Thanthania Kalibari
Rank 49
Ranked 49 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Temple
- Entry: Paid
In Kolkata, some of the popular temples are dedicated to Goddess Kali, in her various forms. The Thanthania Kalibari is one of the most popular temples of Kolkata that is dedicated to Siddheswari Mata, one of the forms of Goddess Kali. Shankar Ghosh built the temple.
Based on an...
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Garchumuk
Rank 50
Ranked 50 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Other
- Entry: Paid
Garchumuk is situated in the district of Howrah, on the banks of the Ganges River. A travel to Uluberia and from there buses or cars are available to reach Garchumuk. They can also visit the Deer Park in Garchumuk.
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Shobhabajar Rajbari
Rank 51
Ranked 51 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Heritage
Shobhabazar Rajbari is located in Northern part of Kolkata. This area prior to British Colonialism with its neighbouring places was known as the village of Sutanuti where the well-bred upper class natives used to reside. Now this place is just 6 km away from the centre of the present Kolkata city...
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Alipore Zoo/Zoological Garden
Rank 52
Ranked 52 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Zoo
- Entry: Paid
In 1876, Edward VII, Prince of Wales, formally inaugurated the Alipore Zoo. The zoo is home to various exotic animals like Royal Bengal Tiger, Great Indian One-horned Rhinoceros, Indian Elephant, White Tiger, Grant’s Zebra, Antelope, Deer and more.
The zoo is also the home to...
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St. Paul's Cathedral
Rank 53
Ranked 53 of 53Places to Visit in Kolkata
- Type: Mosque
St. Paul's Cathedral was built in 1839. This is the first 'Episcopal Cathedral Church' that was constructed in a non Christian country. Built in the Indo-Gothic style it is a popular tourist attraction of Kolkata. The church was damaged severely twice in two massive earthquakes, but...
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