Once you have stepped inside the city of Joy “Kolkata”, you cannot miss the flavor of sweets and bliss that is available in every bit of the air of Kolkata. Here you’ll get to know about some of the best unique and uncommon places to visit in Kolkata, West Bengal.
1. St. John Church, Kolkata
St. John Church is one of the oldest churches in Kolkata. The construction of the church started in 1784 and it was completed in 1787. In the early days, it served as the Anglican Cathedral of Calcutta till 1847. St. John Church was founded by the then Governor General of Bengal, Warren Hastings. The church is also renowned as “Pathur Girija or Stone Church, as it is made of brick and stone.
There are graveyards of Job Charnock, the founder of Kolkata, Admiral Watson and Julius Imhoff, and many others, inside St. John’s Church. You will also find several rare portraits of late archbishops of Canterbury. One of the prime attractions of the church is the notable ‘The Last Supper’ painting by the famous German painter Johann Zoffani.
Step-by-Step Guide to Reach
It is situated at the north-west corner of Raj Bhavan. If you are coming from Eden Gardens, take Government Pl W and then take a left turn on Kiran Shankar Ray Road to reach St. John Church.
When to Visit: Timings: 8.00 am - 5.00 pm | Entry Fee: Zero
2. Marble Palace, Kolkata
Marble Palace is a palatial 19th-century mansion in North Kolkata and is one of the best preserved and most elegant houses from 19th-century Kolkata (Calcutta at that time). The mansion is famous for its marble walls, floors & sculptures, from which it derives its name.
Step-by-Step Guide to Reach
The nearest metro station is Mahatma Gandhi Road. You can get down at this stop and simply walk to Marble Palace or you can take a rickshaw from the metro station.
When to Visit: Timings: Monday to Sunday open 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. | Entry fee: Zero
3. Town Hall, Kolkata
Town Hall was built in 1814 in a Roman Doric style. The long white pillars of the architecture are its specialty and it looks marvelous. It has many tall statues of famous British captains, warriors, emperors, and queens. This building was quite popular during the British East India Company rule. Now, the heritage building is under the care of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation.
Step-by-Step Guide to Reach
Town Hall is situated just beside the Old Post Office. If you are coming from Eden Gardens side, take the Government Pl W Road and then take a left turn to Esplanade Row W to reach Town Hall.
When to Visit: Timings: Monday to Saturday, Sunday closed 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. | Entry fee: Zero
4. Floating Market Patuli, Kolkata
Floating Market Patuli has around 114 boats with 280 shops that mainly sell fish, meat, vegetables, and groceries. It is not just a market, it is more renowned as a tourist destination. You will find walkways or paths to reach close to the boats and shop. This initiative has been taken to relocate the shopkeepers who suffered due to the widening of the EM Bypass Road.
Step-by-Step Guide to Reach
Floating Market Patuli is situated at Baishnabghata Patuli Township near EM Bypass. The nearest metro station is Shahid Khudiram. Take a shared auto or bus to reach Floating Market Patuli. It will take 2-3 mins from Shahid Khudiram metro.
When to Visit: Timings: All day open- Monday to Sunday 8.00 am to 1.00 p.m. and 5.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. | Entry fee: Zero
Oldest Temples & Best Monuments to Visit in Kolkata
There are a lot of centuries-old Temples and monuments from the British era in Kolkata, West Bengal. When you are in Kolkata, you cannot miss some places for which Kolkata is renowned. Here we’ve provided you a list of some of the oldest temples and monuments to visit in Kolkata.
- Victoria Memorial
- Dakshineswar Temple
- Belur Math
- Kalighat Temple
- Part Street
- Eden Gardens
- Indian Museum
- Howrah Bridge
- Vivekananda Setu
- Princep Ghat
- Science City
- Nicco Park
- Eco-Tourism Park
- Aquatica
- Birla Temple
- Kolkata Metro
- Alipore Zoo
- Coffee House
- Birla Industrial and Technological Museum
- Birla Planetarium
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Writer’s Building
- Maidan
- Red Road
- Fort Williams
- Shaheed Minar
Keep checking this article since we keep updating it regularly with more unique and uncommon places to visit in Kolkata.
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