41 Minimal Posters That Perfectly Capture The Spirit Of Kolkata

How do you explain a city like Kolkata?

Maybe, one of those few cities in India where both the bygone and the new coexist in perfect harmony is Kolkata. The ‘City Of Joy’ is not like any other city. You have to soak your senses in it to realize the actual charm of this city.

Kolkata, a city vibrant with culture and art, is a beautiful city which was the capital of India for quite some time under the British Raj. The city has on it’s list some places that hold sheer magic – the ethereal Hooghly river, the graceful Victoria Memorial, the holy St. Paul Cathedral, the monumental Indian museum and the swanky City Centre at Salt Lake to name a few.

The real heart of the city lies in its people. But what about the city do the people love?

Here’s a list of 41 places in Kolkata mentioned by Minimalist Tollywood Posters that give the people here true happiness, warmth and memories, which they carry with them through every moment of their lives.

1. Bagbazar

In 1866, one Nabin Chandra Das founded a small sweet shop at Bagbazaar in North Calcutta. It’s like Rasgulla got a Columbus in Bagbazar’s Nabin Das.

 

2. Hatibagan

Located in Hatibagan, the Star Theatre in Hatibagan was one of the places where the first motion picture in Bengal was screened.

 

3. Babughat

Babughat is a unique junction point which is always bustling with passengers, who use it  to reach the other side of the river.

 

4. Coffee House

They say a lot can happen over coffee. Coffee House is an iconic cafe and it is just not about the taste of the food or the decor, but this place is primarily famous for the heritage, student politics and nostalgia.

 

5. Golpark

The Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture at Golpark is an institute which is well known for its philanthropic and educational activities all over the world.

 

6. Park Circus

Biriyani is synonymous with Arsalan for Bengalis. Undoubtedly, the best Mughlai restaurant in Kolkata.

 

7. Tangra

Tangra has been an integral part of the culture of the Chinese community and it is India’s only Chinatown.

 

8. Jadavpur

September 20, 2014 will never be erased from my mind, and the minds of tens of thousands of Kolkata. Jadavpur University is the voice of Kolkata and the country. #HokKolorob

 

9. Lalbazar

Either call 100 or go to the Kolkata Police headquarters in Lalbazar.

 

10. Gariahat

Are you a die-hard shopaholic? Placed in the heart of Kolkata, Gariahat can give you an amazing shopping experience.

 

11. Rajarhat

Kolkata has the second highest number of tallest buildings in India after Mumbai. Thank you, Rajarhat.

 

12. Shyambazar

The statue of Netaji, by Marathi sculptor Nagesh Yoglekar, is located at the Shyambazar five-point crossing.

 

13. Garden Reach

The ‘Second Lucknow’ is home to more than 70% Muslims of Kolkata.

 

14. Dum Dum

Kolkata’s busy airport was earlier called Dum Dum Airport before being renamed after Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

 

15. Kumortuli

The place where Maa Durga is made.

 

16. Park Street

The historic South park Street cemetery happens to be a wonderful oasis of calm.

 

17. Kidderpore

Located in the central-west part of the city, Kidderpore Dock under the Port of Kolkata is the oldest operating port in India.

 

18. Behala

Sourav Ganguly. Enough said.

 

19. Kestopur

There is a chance of water-logging in Kestopur every time it rains in Kolkata. 😀

 

20. Dhapa

Kolkata’s garbage gets dumped and later recycled in Dhapa.

 

21. Bowbazar

Bowbazar is Kolkata’s jewellery district. For Bongs, Bowbazar is a must whenever there is a wedding in the family.

 

22. College Street

Dotted with makeshift book stalls on both sides of the road, College Street is a paradise for book lovers.

 

23. Esplanade

Vendors happily hawking away fruits, commuters chasing buses, winding trams and rallies. This is Esplanade on any given day.

 

24. Howrah

Howrah Bridge – An iconic landmark of the city of Kolkata.

 

25. Maidan

The 3 km-long park in Kolkata is what Central Park is to New York City.

 

26. Nicco Park

Nicco Park is the Disneyland of West Bengal. One of the biggest amusement parks in India.

 

27. Rabindra Sarobar

The largest water body in the heart of Kolkata with an open air stadium (Nazrul Mancha) inside.

 

28. Salt Lake

Probably, the coolest place to stay in Kolkata.

 

29. Sealdah

One of the largest train hubs in India. The other one being Howrah Station.

 

30. Victoria Memorial

The beautiful monument built to commemorate Queen Victoria’s 25-year reign in India.

 

31. Burrabazar

One of the largest wholesale markets in India.

 

32. Chandni Chowk

They have Steven Jobs. We have Chandni Chowk.

 

33. Cossipore

Factories, factories and factories. The Gun and Shell Factory is the oldest surviving factory in the Indian subcontinent.

 

34. Dalhousie

The shortened version for Benoy-Badal-Dinesh Bagh, Dalhousie used to be the prime office and business area as well as the seat of power of the state government.

 

35. Kalighat

Maa Kali. /

 

36. New Market

The place for shopping, street shopping & window shopping.

 

37. Sovabazar

The place where you will still find hand-pulled rickshaws. I told you, Kolkata is a brilliant mish-mash of modernity and old world charm.

 

38. Jorasanko

Popularly known as the ‘Jorasanko Thakurbari’, Jorsanko is the birthplace of Rabindranath Tagore.

 

39. Tollygunge

Satyajit Ray, Uttam Kumar, Ritwik Ghatak, Soumitro Chatterjee…The centre of the Bengali film industry.

 

40. Eden Garden

History, capacity and the crowd. One of the biggest cricket stadiums in India and the world.

 

41. Karunamoyee

No need of Google maps. You will find all sorts of buses in Karunamoyee.

Lastly, if you want a city with a soul, you can’t look beyond any other city other than Kolkata.

This made me fall in love with Kolkata again. 🙂