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Top places to visit in kolkata

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Kolkata, the ‘city of Joy’, is a city with rich cultural heritage and age old traditions. The state of West Bengal is popular for its contribution in various fields like literary works, music, dance etc. Kolkata happened to be one of the first British colonies in India. The British influence can be seen in its architecture and monuments which dates back to the British era. The soul of the city lies with its historic buildings and monuments. To truly experience Kolkata you need to explore the ancient architecture and historic places. That’s the best way to see the true image of the ‘City of Joy’ . MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS OF KOLKATA: Victoria Memorial The Victoria Memorial was built in  the memories of Queen Victoria  after her death in 1902. it was opened to general public in the year 1921. The magnificent building was designed by William Emerson, a famous architect of that era. The cost of construction that time amounted to Rs.10.5 million which was voluntarily donat