Writers Building , Kolkata
About Writers Building
During the British Raj, the Writers Building was a lodging for junior writers of the East India Company. The Writers Building was designed by Thomas Lyon in 1777.The building is 150 meters long and looks out at a stretch of water called Lal Dighi.
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Armenian Church, Kolkata, West Bengal
0.9 km from Writers Building - See map
The Armenian Church of the Holy Nazareth is extremely beautiful. Situated in Burrabazar, this church is a treat for everybody who loves the past,...
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Nakhoda Mosque, West Bengal
1.4 km from Writers Building - See map
Nakhoda Mosque is a beautiful mosque right at the heart of Old Kolkata in Chitpur, Burrabazar is a treat to the eyes. Its Mughal Architecture...
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Millennium Park, Kolkata, West Bengal
1.5 km from Writers Building - See map
Millennium Park is a public park of Kolkata. It is developed on the eastern shores of Hooghly River as a part of riverside beautification plan....
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BBD Bagh, Kolkata, West Bengal
1.7 km from Writers Building - See map
The main business hub, BBD Bagh is situated on Western part of the Kolkata. The Secretariat of West Bengal Government is located here. Number of...
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Eden Gardens, West Bengal
1.9 km from Writers Building - See map
Cricket's answer to Colosseum, the Eden Gardens, is an iconic cricket stadium. Built in 1864, the Eden Gardens is the largest stadium in India and...
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St. John's Church, Kolkata, West Bengal
2 km from Writers Building - See map
St. John's Church is a 17th century church which was the first public building constructed by British in Kolkata when the city served as capital...
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Asutosh Museum of Indian Art, Kolkata, West Bengal
2.4 km from Writers Building - See map
Situated within the Calcutta University campus, the Asutosh Museum of Indian Art was founded in 1937 and was the first ever university museum....
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Jorasanko Thakur Bari, West Bengal
2.4 km from Writers Building - See map
The foothold of the great Tagore family, Jorasanko Thakur Bari or Rabindra Bharati Museum is a witness to major historical turning points in...
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Howrah Bridge, West Bengal
2.7 km from Writers Building - See map
The Marble Palace is the top art gallery in Calcutta. Specialising in oil paintings and scultupres, the gallery contains one of Reuben’s...
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Pareshnath Jain Temple, Kolkata, West Bengal
3 km from Writers Building - See map
Calcutta Jain Temple or Pareshnath Jain temple is dedicated to 23rd Jain Thirthankara namely Pareshnath. The temple is established in 18th...
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Shaheed Minar, West Bengal
3 km from Writers Building - See map
Saheed Minar used to be called the Octerloney monument after Major-general Sir David Ochterlony, in whose honor it was constructed. This monument...
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Asiatic Society of Bengal, West Bengal
3.4 km from Writers Building - See map
In 1784, in order to improve and facilitate the oriental research, Sir William Jones established the Asiatic Society. Asiatic Society is located...
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