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Kolkata Town Hall, Heritage building in central Kolkata, India

The Roman Doric style Town Hall rises with grand columns and intricate details, featuring symmetrical design elements across its exterior and interior spaces.

Built in 1813 by architect John Henry Garstin using funds from a lottery, the structure initially served as a social gathering place for Europeans.

The building contains a reference library with 12,000 books and journals, plus a museum displaying artifacts that document Kolkata's developmental journey.

Located in Ward No. 45 of Kolkata Municipal Corporation, the Town Hall opens its halls for public functions and educational exhibitions throughout the year.

The structure temporarily served as Bengal Legislative Council chambers from 1919 to 1931 during the implementation of the Dyarchy system.

Location: Ward No. 45, Kolkata Municipal Corporation

Inception: 1813

Architects: John Henry Garstin

Architectural style: Doric order

Address: H89V+5X3, Esplanade Row W, B.B.D. Bagh, Kolkata, West Bengal 700001, India 700001 Kolkata

Opening Hours: Mardi-Dimanche 10:00-17:00

Phone: +913322483085

GPS coordinates: 22.56802,88.34496

Latest update: May 11, 2025 05:24

Tracing Kolkata's past in India

Kolkata's past surfaces in religious sites, colonial buildings, and busy markets scattered across the city. The British era left its mark through the white marble Victoria Memorial and administrative structures around BBD Bagh and the Writers Building. Religious spaces range from the Dakshineswar Kali Temple on the Hooghly River to the neo-Gothic St. Paul's Cathedral and historic synagogues like Beth El and Maghen David. The Kumartuli neighborhood is known for artisans who mold clay figures for religious festivals, while New Market offers textiles, spices, and household goods. The Indian Museum holds ancient collections and archaeological finds, and Science City houses a planetarium and science exhibitions.

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