Kolkata Historical, Peaceful + People pictures

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See photographs and paintings charting Kolkata’s history at this marble palace dedicated to England’s Queen Victoria, the former Empress of India.

Admire architectural beauty and see important religious icons at this sacred temple complex on the banks of the Hooghly River.

Admire architectural beauty and see important religious icons at this sacred temple complex on the banks of the Hooghly River.

Admire architectural beauty and see important religious icons at this sacred temple complex on the banks of the Hooghly River.

Set foot on or glide under a famous Kolkata landmark, a colossal engineering feat that’s inspired many movie-makers.

Explore a vast natural expanse where a popular type of Indian tea was cultivated. It is also home to one of the world’s widest trees.

See photographs and paintings charting Kolkata’s history at this marble palace dedicated to England’s Queen Victoria, the former Empress of India.

Admire architectural beauty and see important religious icons at this sacred temple complex on the banks of the Hooghly River.

See photographs and paintings charting Kolkata’s history at this marble palace dedicated to England’s Queen Victoria, the former Empress of India.

Hunt for bargains at one of Kolkata’s oldest markets, an indoor arcade with food, clothing and handicraft stalls that’s been serving the city for over 135 years.