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Dupleix Palace - Institut De Chandernagor , Kolkata
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About Dupleix Palace - Institut de Chandernagor
Chandannagar or ‘Chandernagore’ as the name says is derived from the shape of the bank of the river Ganges which is bent like a half moon implying moon for ‘chandan’. Another reason is that there is a temple of Goddess 'Chandi'. It was established by French in 17th century and in 18th century Dupleix was appointed as governor for the city. Dupleix palace or institute de cahndannagor is the museum that has preserved French antiques like painting (that of Mughal courts), artecrafts and clay model utensils of French times. Belonging and items of Jogendra Nath who fought in world war has also been donated and stored at this very museum. Other places of tourist importance are Chandan Nagar strand, French cemetery, Sacred Heart Church. Chandan Nagar is 37 km by road from Kolkata. Taxis and private cars go to Chandannagore.
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Chandannagar, West Bengal
1.5 km from Dupleix Palace - Institut de Chandernagor - See map
Formerly known as Chandannagore, Chandannagar is located some 30 KMs north of Kolkata on the shores of Hooghly River. Chandannagar used to be a...
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Bandel Church, West Bengal
8.3 km from Dupleix Palace - Institut de Chandernagor - See map
You feel closer to God when you pay him a visit at the Bandel Church. The Basilica of the Holy Rosary stands as a testimony to the Portuguese...
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26 Shiva Temples, Khardah, West Bengal
18.8 km from Dupleix Palace - Institut de Chandernagor - See map
On the banks of river Ganga at Khardaha are a set of 26 Shiva temples. Nityananda Prabhu, came in boat and settled in hut here and the structure...
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Belur Math, West Bengal
30.6 km from Dupleix Palace - Institut de Chandernagor - See map
Belur Mutt or Belur Math situated on the banks of Hooghly or Ganges River in Kolkata is the headquarters of twin organizations Ramakrishna Math...
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Dakshineswar Kali Temple, West Bengal
42.7 km from Dupleix Palace - Institut de Chandernagor - See map
Dakshineswar Kali Temple is situated on the banks of Hooghly or Ganges River in northern part of Kolkata (Calcutta) city. The temple belongs to...
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Howrah Bridge, West Bengal
49.4 km from Dupleix Palace - Institut de Chandernagor - 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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Armenian Church, Kolkata, West Bengal
49.8 km from Dupleix Palace - Institut de Chandernagor - 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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Jorasanko Thakur Bari, West Bengal
51.6 km from Dupleix Palace - Institut de Chandernagor - 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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Asutosh Museum of Indian Art, Kolkata, West Bengal
51.7 km from Dupleix Palace - Institut de Chandernagor - 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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Nakhoda Mosque, West Bengal
52.4 km from Dupleix Palace - Institut de Chandernagor - 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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Pareshnath Jain Temple, Kolkata, West Bengal
52.8 km from Dupleix Palace - Institut de Chandernagor - 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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Calcutta Botanical Garden, West Bengal
53.3 km from Dupleix Palace - Institut de Chandernagor - See map
The Botanical Garden of Kolkata also known as Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden or Calcutta Botanical Garden is situated in...
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