Metcalfe Hall, Kolkata

Name: Metcalfe Hall
Address: Kolkata, India

#128 among attractions in Kolkata

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Metcalfe Hall is a heritage building situated in Kolkata, India, at the junction of Strand Road and Hare Street in the heart of the city's business district. The architecture is reflective of the British imperial architecture at the middle of the nineteenth century, and visually similar to ancient Greek temples. It was built between 1840 and 1844 according to the design prepared by the city magistrate, C.K. Robinson and named after Sir Charles T. Metcalfe, the Governor-General of India, in honour of his efforts towards a free press. The building faces the Hooghly river on the West. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1844 (180 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 22°34'17"N, 88°20'41"E

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Hare StreetKolkata India

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Metcalfe Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: New Market, Eden Gardens, Netaji Indoor Stadium, Town Hall.

0.9 miSE
Shopping district, Shopping, Flea market
New Market, Kolkata
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0.5 miS
Large-scale, 19th-century cricket ground
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
13 min walk • Eden Gardens is an iconic sports venue nestled in the heart of Kolkata, India. Renowned as one of the most prestigious cricket grounds in the world, it is the oldest and second-largest cricket stadium in India, with a seating capacity of over 66,000 spectators.
0.4 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Netaji Indoor Stadium, Kolkata
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~1280 ftS
Museum
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Sacred and religious sites, Mosque
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0.8 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
East Bengal Ground, Kolkata
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0.7 miSE
Memorial
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Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Mohammedan Sporting Ground, Kolkata
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0.6 miSE
Mosque
Tipu Sultan Mosque, Kolkata
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Park
Raj Bhavan, Kolkata
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0.7 miNE
Church
Holy Rosary Cathedral, Kolkata
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Metcalfe Hall?

Nearby attractions include St. John's Church, Kolkata (4 min walk), St. Thomas Church, Kolkata (4 min walk), General Post Office, Kolkata (6 min walk), Millennium Park, Kolkata (6 min walk).

How to get to Metcalfe Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Metcalfe Hall:

Bus

B.B.D. Bag (10 min walk)
Babughat bus stand (14 min walk)

Train

BBD Bagh (10 min walk)
Eden Gardens (17 min walk)

Tram

Esplanade • Lines: 36 (18 min walk)
Howrah Bridge (21 min walk)

Metro

Chandni Chowk • Lines: 1 (18 min walk)
Esplanade • Lines: 1 (18 min walk)