Currency Building, National monument in B. B. D. Bagh, India.
The Currency Building features Italianate architecture with marble floors, Venetian windows, and a central hall transformed into an open-air courtyard.
Constructed in 1833, this structure initially housed the Agra Bank before becoming the Office of Issue and Exchange of Government Currency in 1868.
The Archaeological Survey of India maintains this Grade I heritage building, which now functions as a museum displaying exhibitions of Bengal art.
The renovated structure spans three floors and includes restored staircases, improved drainage systems, and modern facilities for cultural events.
During renovation work, workers discovered remnants of an underground canal that connected the building to the Hooghly River.
Location: Ward No. 46, Kolkata Municipal Corporation
Architectural style: Italianate architecture
Made from material: marble, Chunar stone
GPS coordinates: 22.57056,88.35028
Latest update: May 11, 2025 11:27
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