National Library, Kolkata , Kolkata
About National Library, Kolkata
The National Library in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) has the distinction of being the largest library in India. Managed by Ministry of Tourism & Culture, Government of India it is an institution of national importance. Located in beautiful 30 acre Belvedere Estate, library has over 2.2 million books belonging to English and other Indian languages and has special sections for many languages such as Hindi, Bengali, Kashmiri, and Kannada etc. Library even has a separate section for kids.
One needs to be a member of the library to avail the facilities of the library. Any adult person can become the member.
During regular renovation a hidden chamber was found in 2012 by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). There has been speculation on the purpose of such a room ranging from hidden treasure chamber to a torture room. No further information has been made public about it.
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Places to Visit near National Library, Kolkata
Agri Horticultural Garden, Kolkata, West Bengal
0.8 km from National Library, Kolkata - See map
Located near the Zoological Garden of Kolkata, this place is a veritable paradise for all those who love plants. Yes, a paradise! Founded by...
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Kolkata Zoo, West Bengal
1.4 km from National Library, Kolkata - See map
Kolkata Zoo or Alipore Zoo as it sometimes called is one of the major tourist’s attractions of Kolkata. Covering approximately 45 acres of land,...
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Kolkata Race Course, West Bengal
1.9 km from National Library, Kolkata - See map
Established in 1820, the Kolkata Race Course is maintained by Royal Calcutta Turf Club. Major Races are held at the course from July to September...
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Rabindra Sadan, Kolkata, West Bengal
2.1 km from National Library, Kolkata - See map
Rabindra Sadan is cultural centre and theatre where many of Kolkata’s cultural activities and theatrical plays take place in Rabindra Sadan....
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Nirmal Hriday, Kolkata, West Bengal
2.4 km from National Library, Kolkata - See map
Situated right at the heart of Kalighat in the vicinity of the house of the dark exotic goddess, Nirmal Hriday, formerly known as Mother Teresa's...
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Birla Planetarium, West Bengal
2.6 km from National Library, Kolkata - See map
This planetarium focuses on educating the visitor about the universe. Set in pleasant grounds, the planetarium offers lectures in Hindi, Bengali...
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Princep Ghat, Kolkata, West Bengal
3 km from National Library, Kolkata - See map
Princep Ghat is located on the banks of river Hooghly. This river front was built in 1841 in Greek Palladian architectural style. The river front...
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Victoria Memorial, West Bengal
3 km from National Library, Kolkata - See map
Victoria Memorial is the iconic building of Kolkata, viewed over the water feature surrounding it. This immaculate building is testimonial to...
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ISKCON Kolkata, Sri Radha Govind Temple, West Bengal
3.2 km from National Library, Kolkata - See map
ISKCON Kolkata or Sri Sri Radha Govind Temple was the first center which was established by a Gaudiya Vaishnava Spiritual Guru called...
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Fort William, Kolkata, West Bengal
3.3 km from National Library, Kolkata - See map
Fort William is a fort in Kolkata on the banks of River Hooghly, originally built by British East India Company in 17th century. These days...
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Netaji Bhawan, Kolkata, West Bengal
3.6 km from National Library, Kolkata - See map
The ancestral house of Subhas Chandra Bose where he grew and lived until he escaped from India from British Raj is now known as Netaji Bhawan....
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Asiatic Society of Bengal, West Bengal
3.7 km from National Library, Kolkata - See map
In 1784, in order to improve and facilitate the oriental research, Sir William Jones established the Asiatic Society. Asiatic Society is located...
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