College Street, Kolkata

Name: College Street
Address: Kolkata, India

#242 among attractions in Kolkata

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College Street is a 900 metre long street in Central Kolkata in the Indian state of West Bengal. Also known as Boi Para, it stretches from Bidhan Sarani road up to Bowbazar via MG Road crossing and Surya Sen Street crossing. Its name derives from the presence of numerous colleges and universities like University of Calcutta, Calcutta Medical College, Presidency University, The Sanskrit College and University, City College of Commerce and Business Administration, Goenka College of Commerce and Business Administration etc. The road houses many centres of intellectual activity especially the Indian Coffee House, a café that has attracted the city's intelligentsia for decades. College Street is the largest book market in India as well as Asia and the largest secondhand book market in the whole world. ()

Length: 2953 ftCoordinates: 22°34'21"N, 88°21'42"E

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Bowbazar - JorasankoKolkata India

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College Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shobhabazar Rajbari, Nakhoda Mosque, Mahajati Sadan, Tipu Sultan Mosque.

~1320 ftS
Palace
Shobhabazar Rajbari, Kolkata
7 min walk • Shobhabazar Rajbari stands as an emblem of regal heritage in the bustling city of Kolkata, India. This historical palace is a testament to the grandeur of Bengali aristocracy and has been a centerpiece of cultural and traditional festivities for centuries.
0.5 miNW
Sacred and religious sites, Mosque
Nakhoda Mosque, Kolkata
13 min walk • Nakhoda Mosque stands as a beacon of Islamic architecture and cultural heritage in the bustling city of Kolkata, India. This majestic place of worship, constructed in 1926, is the largest mosque within the city limits and a significant religious site for the Muslim...
0.6 miN
Cinema, Nightlife
Mahajati Sadan, Kolkata
16 min walk • Mahajati Sadan is a cultural and heritage site nestled in the bustling metropolis of Kolkata, India. This historic auditorium was established to honor the legacy of the Indian freedom movement and the unification of Indian states.
0.8 miSW
Mosque
Tipu Sultan Mosque, Kolkata
20 min walk • The Tipu Sultan Mosque stands as a poignant emblem of architectural beauty and cultural heritage in the bustling metropolis of Kolkata, India. Built in 1832 by Prince Ghulam Mohammed, the youngest son of Tipu Sultan, the mosque is a revered site for both its spiritual...
0.7 miNW
Church
Holy Rosary Cathedral, Kolkata
18 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kolkata, the Holy Rosary Cathedral stands as a beacon of spiritual solace and architectural grandeur. This church, an eminent landmark in the bustling city, is a testament to the rich religious tapestry that Kolkata is renowned for.
0.8 miNW
Church
Armenian Church of the Holy Nazareth, Kolkata
21 min walk • The Armenian Church of the Holy Nazareth stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of history and culture in Kolkata, India. This architectural gem, nestled in the bustling bylanes of Burrabazar, is the oldest Christian church in the city, having been established in...
0.7 miW
Museum, Art museum, Colonial architecture
Currency Building, Kolkata
19 min walk • The Currency Building is an early 19th-century building in the B. B. D. Bagh central business district of Kolkata in West Bengal, India. The building was originally built in 1833 to house the Calcutta branch of the Agra Bank.
~770 ftE
Neighbourhood
East Kolkata, Kolkata
4 min walk • East Kolkata refers to the eastern areas of the city of Kolkata, India. It includes the localities of Metropolitan Township, Dhapa, Tangra, Bantala, Topsia, Tiljala, VIP Nagar, Anandapur, Kalikapur, Mukundapur, Ajoy Nagar, Panchasayar and certain parts of Garia like Baishnabghata-Patuli Township, Chak Garia, Nayabad and New Garia.
0.7 miN
Museum, Architecture, Historical place
Marble Palace, Kolkata
17 min walk • Marble Palace is a palatial nineteenth-century mansion in North Kolkata. It is located at 46, Muktaram Babu Street, Kolkata 700007. It is one of the best-preserved and most elegant houses of nineteenth-century Calcutta. The mansion is famous for its marble walls, floors, and sculptures, from which it derives its name.
0.8 miW
Neighbourhood
B. B. D. Bagh, Kolkata
21 min walk • B. B. D. Bagh, formerly called Tank Square and then Dalhousie Square, is the shortened version for Benoy-Badal-Dinesh Bagh. It is the seat of power of the state government, as well as the central business district of Kolkata in Kolkata district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
0.9 miS
Church
Osmond Memorial Church, Kolkata
22 min walk • Osmond Memorial Church, previously known as Wesleyan Methodist Church is located at 56, S. N. Banerjee Road, Taltala, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The Church was established by Walter Osmond, a Methodist minister in 1868.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to College Street?

Nearby attractions include Medical College, Kolkata (2 min walk), East Kolkata, Kolkata (4 min walk), North Kolkata, Kolkata (4 min walk), Bowbazar, Kolkata (4 min walk).

How to get to College Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to College Street:

Metro

Central • Lines: 1 (5 min walk)
Mahatma Gandhi Road • Lines: 1 (15 min walk)

Train

Sealdah (22 min walk)
BBD Bagh (26 min walk)

Bus

B.B.D. Bag (19 min walk)
Esplanade (27 min walk)

Tram

Rajabazar (20 min walk)
Esplanade • Lines: 36 (26 min walk)