Kolkata, the capital city of West Bengal, is a city of each traveler's fantasy. With building wonder, rich craftsmanship displays, lively culture, and recorded noteworthiness. Alluded as the "City of Joy", Kolkata is without a doubt a hot spot for travelers. Kolkata Tourism offers a wide scope of drawing in decisions to guests, extending from touring, occasions, exercises, cooking, and culture. It is where incredible scholars, essayists, visionaries, and specialists were conceived. Rabindranath Tagore, Satyajit Ray, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, Sarat, Chandra Chattopadhyay, Swami Vivekananda, Subhas Chandra Bose, Jagadish Chandra Bose. Kolkata being the past capital of the country during the British rain, it is the home few of many amazing historical monuments one can visit on their trip to Kolkata. If you're a history buff or just appreciate good architecture, surely visits these monuments on your next visit to Kolkata.

1. Victoria Memorial

One of the most beautiful monuments, Victoria Memorial resides at the heart of Kolkata. The huge monument was created to celebrate the 25-year rules of Queen Victoria, to cement her name in the city she ruled. It is also said, the Victoria Memorial was an attempt by the British to recreate the evergreen Taj Mahal. The memorial was built from White Makrana Marble, which was outsourced from Jodhpur. The architecture style is based on Indo- Saracenic revivalist style with a mix of influences from Egyptian, Venetian, Deccan, and Islamic elements. All the allegorical sculptures were sculpted in and shipped from Italy. The memorial is covered with beautiful ponds and gardens and is an ideal place to go for a picnic in case you're planning to visit the historical monument with your partner. You can also avail of a room in one of the many a couple friendly hotels nearby after a long day of the picnic.

2. Paul's Cathedral

Build-in 1847, St. Paul's Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral of the Church of North India - a united Church which is part of the Anglican Communion. The construction of the building was initiated by Bishop Daniel Wilson in 1839, and the historical monument is considered one of the most important churches in India. The main reason behind the construction of the cathedral was to offer a space for the growing European community, suggested by the famous Governor-General of Bengal at that time, Marquess of Hastings. The cathedral initially was made under the gothic architecture style and was one of the many colonial-era monuments. Later to withstand the weather in Kolkata, it underwent renovations, and currently, it has an Indo-gothic style of architecture. Among the works of art on the walls of the cathedral, some artworks portray the life and significance of St. Paul including his annunciation, his flight into Egypt, and the Adoration of the Magi. All the works of art of St. Paul have been finished by Sir Arthur Blomfield. The Cathedral observes one of the most beautiful ceremonies during Christmas when it's decorated with Christmas lights and decorations. It is quite common for classical music schools to have an Orchestral musical concert during the time of Christmas, and it is highly recommended to attend when, if given the opportunity. The cathedral is quite near to Victoria Memorial as well, so you can book a hotel on an hourly basis and visit both historical monuments. If you are interested in churches, you also visit the other beautiful churches and cathedral's in Kolkata.

3. Birla Temple

One of the finest pieces of monuments in the city the Birla Temple was built by the industrialist family Birla in the year 1996. But what is more interesting is the 26 years it took to build the Birla temple. The temple was constructed using cream-colored sandstone and white marble and resembles the Rajasthani Architecture style. The temple itself is quite reminiscent of the Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar. The right dome of the temple is home to Lord Shiva who is seen in meditating mode, while on the left side it is home to Goddesses Durga and Shakti. The temple is 160 ft tall and encloses around 2940 square meters of land. The entry to the temple as expected is free, and the best time to visit the temple is in the early morning. If you're staying over at a hotel in Ballygunge, surely give this place a visit.

4. Fort William

One of the most well known chronicled destinations in Kolkata and once a British fortress is the strong structure of Fort William. Worked in 1696, the fort was named after King William III, a.k.a William of Orange. Standing tall as a declaration to all stories of triumphs and defeats just as persecution and rule, Fort William is the main fortification on the planet from which not a single shot was fired. Today, the Fort William that everyone knows is the great structure that stands by the serene Hooghly River. Most people are not aware that there were two Fort Williams, the first was made in 1696 which is famous for the 'Blackhole of Calcutta' and the second and newer one was, made in 1757 which despite everything stands. The fort is a physical structure built in an octagonal shape, ranges more than 5 square kilometers with three sides confronting the Ganges and the staying five sides having huge greens of maidan in the front. The structure of the fort resembles an irregular star which is one of the major factors behind its stronghold defense, making it invulnerable against cannons. This structure was very useful before the advent of explosive cannon shells. The canal around the post was created to ensure against intruders.

5. Howrah Bridge

The Howrah Bridge is synonymous with Kolkata and has remained the face to the City of Joy since vestige. One of the early building and compositional wonders of Bengal, the extension is the 6th longest suspended bridge in the whole world. Howrah Bridge has been remaining steadfast for as long as 76 years, without any pillars supporting its suspension over the Hooghly River and has likewise seen a few authentic occasions including World War II. It is a symbol of Bengal's history and culture, interfacing Kolkata to Howrah. Being passage to Kolkata, any individual who enters Kolkata needs to go through this scaffold to arrive at different pieces of the state. Having being worked without a single nut and fastener, the design of Howrah Bridge is a wonder all alone. The whole structure is bolted. Being interesting and one of its sort on the planet when it was manufactured, the bridge was formally named 'Suspension Type Balanced Cantilever'. It was the third-longest cantilever bridge when it was dispatched. If you're planning on visiting the Howrah bridge, you can opt for a hotel near Howrah railway station, and take a long walk on the bridge to witness the beauty of it. You can also visit Malik Ghat, which is considered Asia's oldest flower market, or take a cruise on the Ganges rives.

There is a rich history on every corner of the street wherever you go, you might be staying over at a hotel in Salt Lake or hotel in Ballygunge, you'll always come across some parts of history whenever you visit the streets of Kolkata.