Next to the Maidan, stands the neo-classical attempt at building the Taj, an enormous paean in marble to the Grand Empress - The Victoria Memorial. The failed attempt although, a cross between classical western and Mughal style, yet reveals the global attraction for the monument of love even in those days. It was opened on 1921. There are enormous oil paintings in the Royal Gallery, illustrating episodes from queen Victoria's long, eventful life and reign, an impressive collection of the British colonial period.

The erstwhile Dalhousie Square with a lake at the centre – is the administrative nerve centre of Kolkata. Writer's Building on the north side of the square dates from 1880 represents Gothic-style architecture and is now the administrative office of the ruling Marxist Government. You can visit the West Bengal tourist office on the eastern side of the square. The General Post Office, with its majestic dome and Corinthian columns is another masterpiece of colonial legacy. It is built on the same site as the original Fort William.

The city's cultural attractions begin with the Academy of Fine Arts. Established in 1933, the latest and arguably the greatest works of contemporary artists are exhibited here throughout the year. Other vibrant and cutting edge Group theatres and dance programs happen everyday in a hall inside. Solely dedicated to the greatest cultural son of Bengal, the Rabindra gallery exhibits manuscripts, paintings and personal belongings of Tagore.

The society was founded by Sir William Jones in 1784 with Warren Hastings as its first patron.Located at 1, Park Street (in the junction of Park Street and J.L.Nehru Road) it contains a library inside that has approximately 20000 tomes including 8000 rare Sanskrit, Arabic, Persian and Hindi manuscripts. It also houses invaluable archaeological relics, geological and ethnological specimens.

This museum has rare and valuable collections including Bengal patachitra paintings, 'katha shilpo' art etc. Its location within Centenary building of University of Calcutta makes the highest art very accessible to the youth.

Patronized by an eminent industrial family of India , it has an excellent collection of paintings and sculptures . Situated at Rabindra Sarobar at south Calcutta, you can also witness regular exhibitions here.

which is the largest and the best museum in the country. Established in 1814, commonly known as 'Jadughar’, it is also one of the oldest in Asia. The museum preserves more than 54000 coins which are more than 2400 years old.

One of the largest Planetarium in Asia, it gives a ringside view of the astral play of celestial bodies. The internal diameter of the tomb measures 82 feet and you can recline to get the finest views. Choose from Hindi, English and Bengali shows.