What makes Kolkata unique among other cities?

               ‘What Bengal thinks today, India thinks tomorrow’, is a famous line associated with the city for having produced some of the greatest thinkers, artists, filmmakers, and writers.

               Kolkata’s recorded history began in 1690 with the arrival of the English East India Company.

               The first capital of the British in India, Kolkata has a history that’s different from that of any other city in India.

               The city was established when British moved to the small villages of Sutanati, Govindpur, and Kalikata from their trading port of Hooghly. It served as the capital of British India till 1911 and then was shifted to Delhi. The city was renamed, Kolkata in 2001. Located along the banks of river Hoogly, Kolkata is connected to Howrah by the iconic Howrah Bridge.

               The city’s colonial past is reflected in its architecture. Some famous places of attractions are Victoria Memorial Kumortuli, Mullik Ghat flower market, Botanical gardens, Magen David Synagogue etc.