Zoomtra Lists Sights You Must See When In Kolkata

BANGALORE: Earlier known as Calcutta, Kolkata was the capital of British India and this is the reason why it is home to so many heritage sites from that era. It has a number of palaces around the city and that’s why it is known as the City of Palaces and also as City of Joy. The heritage beauty of this place is worth discovering and must be seen for the architectural beauty and learn about the styles of the British era.

The Great Eastern Hotel: now taken over by The Lalit Group of Hotels, this luxurious abode is also the first luxury hotel of Asia. It has now become a landmark in the city and a must-discover heritage site. It has been in operation since last 165 years and is a combination of different eras, starting from Victorian, to Edwardian and the Contemporary era. To represent these three eras there are three different blocks in the hotel, respectively known as Heritage Block 1, Heritage Block 2 and New Block. It has now restored its original glory and the charm of British Colonial Era is very well depicted here.
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