Kolkata Maps – Map of Kolkata

The Academy of Fine Arts

Kolkata and the people of Bengal are known the world over for their artistic bent of mind. No wonder, the Kolkata art scene is always buzzing with activity with art exhibitions and symposia. Any talk on the contemporary Kolkata art scene conjures up images of The Academy of Fine Arts which is one of India’s finest art museum. In fact, it is much more than a museum. Not only does it house rare paintings and manuscripts, it is also among the few art centers in India which has a Textile museum with an exquisite range of textile items ranging from Dakhai, Jamdani, Patola, Benarasi silk etc.

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City Centre

City Centre in Salt Lake was conceived not only as a shopping mall but also as an office complex, a residential area and a lot more. The Mall provides Kolkata’s first integrated multi–utility facility. The City Centre Mall in Kolkata houses an 1100 seater multiplex and an assortment of around 250 establishment’s offerings a wide range of products and services.

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5 star hotels in kolkata

5 Star Hotels in Kolkata

Hyatt Regency, Kolkata
There are 235 generously sized rooms, divided into 152 guest rooms, 32 non-smoking rooms and two rooms for physically challenged guests. The top three floors are dedicated to the exclusive Regency Club.

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Aquatica – Water Amusement Park

Aquatica, The latest entertainment craze in Kolkata is the fairy tale watery world – Aquatica. It happens to be the only water amusement Park in the whole of Eastern India.

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ATM in Kolkata

List of ATM Centers in Kolkata

Citi Bank
Chowringhee Road
Kanak Building
41,Chowringhee Road
Calcutta – 700071

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History of Calcutta

History of Calcutta pertains to the 200 year British rule. The British who came to trade took away 200 years of freedom from the people of India. It took years of slavery and oppression, betrayals and treachery to the way to liberty. The residue of years of continuous British dominance contributed tremendously to remove the ignorance of our people since education and communication brought enlightenment and freedom.

Tracing the history of Calcutta you can study the emergence of the city of Calcutta, the first settlements, the Battle of Plassey that triggered the 200 year British rule, the urbanization of Calcutta, 19th century Bengal Renaissance which brought in reform and education and the ensuing religious reformation by Ramakrishna Paramahansa.

The city of Calcutta that has its roots in British imperialism has evolved into a city with myriads of colors blending the past with the present and effusing warmth that touches you the moment you step into it. Its strong cultural identity bestows it an individuality that is different from the other cities. The History of Calcutta offers you an interesting study of the emergence of the city of Calcutta.