National Library : The sprawling structure
of the National Library, with a most imposing
façade and staircases in Belverde near
Alipore houses collection of precious book in
India
There are many museums in the city which, pay
testimony to the cultural richness of India's
heritage. The Indian Museum, one of the largest
of its kind in India, housing relics of ancient
civilizations, and an art gallery is located
in Chowringhee. The Academy of Fine Arts, Nehru
Childrens Museum, Netaji Museum, Birala Academy
of Arts and Culture, Birala Industrial and Technological
Museum, Rabindra Bharati Museum and the Ashutosh
Museum of Indian Art are some the museums that
contain invaluable and rare objects of art.
Victoria Memorial : A
splendid architectural structure in white marble,
modelled on the Taj Mahal, was built in the
early 20th century in memory of Queen Victoria
and was formally inaugurated by the Prince of
Wales in 1921 who later became King Edward VIII
of England. The stately bronze statue of the
queen near the entrances, the brass canons,
wrought iron street lamps, manicured lawns,
gardens and pathways, the magical lighting effect
in the evening and a fairy tale 'Fountain of
Joy' facing the memorial building create an
atmosphere of unforgettable charm.
Howrah Bridge : Howrah Bridge
is an excellent example of engineering techniques
of the early 20th century. The whole bridge
is 450 m long without any pylon in the river.
The bridge also has the distinction of being
the busiest bridge in the world catering to
around 100,000 vehicles and innumerable pedestrians.
