Central Kolkata
- Victoria Memorial: a white-marble memorial and museum built between 1906 and 1921, set in large gardens.
- St. Paul's Cathedral: an Indo-Gothic Anglican cathedral consecrated in 1847.
- Indian Museum: founded in 1814 and often described as the oldest and largest museum in India.
The river
- Howrah Bridge: a steel cantilever bridge that opened in 1943; its official name is Rabindra Setu. The Mullick Ghat flower market is beside it.
- Dakshineswar Kali Temple: built in 1855 by Rani Rashmoni and associated with Ramakrishna Paramahamsa.
- Belur Math: the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission, with a main temple consecrated in 1938.
💡 Timings, ticket prices and entry rules change, so check the official source before you go. The Victoria Memorial museum and the Indian Museum have usually been closed on Mondays. Temples ask for modest dress.