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Things to see in Kolkata

Great Banyan Tree

The Indian Botanical Gardens in Kolkata has many floral treasures, but none as impressive as the 250-year-old Great Banyan…

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Indian Museum

With 60 galleries of art, archaeology and anthropology, this is India's largest museum and possibly its most attractive,…

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Kalighat Temple

This 350-year-old temple dedicated to Kali is Kolkata's holiest site, attracting a throng of excited pilgrims every day.…

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Marble Palace

One of Kolkata's most unusual sites, this palace was built by a local member of the 19th-century gentry in a marvelous…

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Mother House

This humble and touching temple to Mother Theresa's life and work in downtown Kolkata is well worth a visit. Upstairs…

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Victoria Memorial

This astounding marble building is probably the most impressive colonial structure in India. It was built to commemorate…

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