Birla Planetarium:
Birla planetarium Only the second of its kind in the commonwealth and similar to that in London. Regular astronomical shows are presented here with commentaries in different languages. Shows are held on all days excluding Mondays.

Nakhoda Mosque:
Modeled on Akbar’s tomb in Sikandra, the red sandstone mosque has two minarets 46 mts high, a brightly painted onion shaped dome and can accommodate 10,000 people. Built in 1926 and located on Chitpur Road.

St. Paul’s Cathedral :
Constructed between 1839 and 1847 in Gothic style with stained glass windows and two Florentine frescoes, the cathedral is the largest in the city and next to the Birla Planetarium. St. Paul’s was consecrated in 1874.

Armenian Church:
The oldest place of Christian worship in Calcutta. The church of Holy Nazareth was built in 1764. Among the other churches to visit are St. Andrew’s Church. The Old Mission Church and the Greek Orthodox Church.

St. John’s Church:
Built-in 1787 with Grecian columns. The burial ground has the mausoleum of Job Charnock, founder of Calcutta. On the north-west side of Raj Bhavan.

Pareshnath Jain Temple:
The temple is an ornate mass of mirrors, colored stones and glass mosaic, and overlooks a beautiful garden. It is in Shyambazar.

Jewish Synagogues:
Jewish synagogusThe Maghen David Synagogue on Jewish Synagogue Street and the BETHEL on Pollock Street are very old worship houses and a reminder to the cosmopolitan nature of the city.

Parsi Fire Temples:
They cater to the religious needs of the prominent Parsi community of Calcutta. Located on Metcalf Street and Beliaghata.

Zoological Garden:
Covers 16 hectares of land and built-in 1876. The lakes within are a favorite retreat for migratory Siberian birds.

Horticultural Garden:
The lush environment is also the venue for exotic plant and flower exhibitions.

Indian Museum:
Indian museum built-in 1875, it is an impressive building in the Italian style of architecture. This is the largest museum in the country. The Museum has six sections: Art, Archaeology, Anthropology, Geology, Zoology and Industry (Economic Botany).

Eden Gardens:
Named after Lord Auckland’s sister, this picturesque garden has a tiny Burmese pagoda set in a small lake. It also houses Calcutta’s Cricket Stadium.