Shobhabazar, Kolkata

Name: Shobhabazar
Address: Kolkata, India

#127 among attractions in Kolkata

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Shobhabazar is a neighbourhood of North Kolkata, in Kolkata district in the Indian state of West Bengal. ()

Coordinates: 22°35'46"N, 88°21'55"E

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ShyampukurKolkata India

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Shobhabazar – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Howrah Bridge, Mahajati Sadan, Ramakrishna Mission Swami Vivekananda's Ancestral House and Cultural Centre, Tala Bridge.

1.4 miSW
Rabindranath Tagore, Bridge
Howrah Bridge, Kolkata
36 min walk • Howrah Bridge, an iconic landmark of Kolkata, India, stands as a testament to the engineering prowess and historical significance of the region. Officially known as the Rabindra Setu, after the revered Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore, this bridge is a massive steel...
1.1 miS
Cinema, Nightlife
Mahajati Sadan, Kolkata
27 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.
0.7 miS
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Ramakrishna Mission Swami Vivekananda's Ancestral House and Cultural Centre, Kolkata
18 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kolkata, India, the Ramakrishna Mission Swami Vivekananda's Ancestral House and Cultural Centre stands as a beacon of heritage and spirituality. This museum is dedicated to the life and teachings of one of India's most revered spiritual leaders...
1.1 miNE
Bridge
Tala Bridge, Kolkata
29 min walk • The Tala tank, also spelled Tallah tank, is a water tower in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Construction started in 1909 and it was inaugurated in May 1911 by Edward Norman Baker, the Lieutenant Governor of Bengal.
~370 ftN
Temple
Shobhabazar Lal Mandir, Kolkata
2 min walk • The Lal Mandir is an old Hindu temple in the locality of Shobhabazar, at the crossing of Raja Nabakrishna Street and Jyotindra Mohan Avenue of Kolkata, India. It is said to be built by the Raja of Shobhabazar. It is located near Sobhabazar Metro Station entrance.
~1990 ftE
Cinema, Nightlife
Star Theatre, Kolkata
10 min walk • The Star Theatre is a theatre in Hatibagan, Kolkata. It was built in 1883. Initially situated in Beadon Street, the theatre later moved to Cornwallis Street - now called Bidhan Sarani. The Star, along with the Minerva Theatre, was one of the first institutions of commercial Bengali theatre.
1 miS
Museum, Architecture, Historical place
Marble Palace, Kolkata
26 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.
0.9 miSW
Museum, Rabindranath Tagore, Historical place
Jorasanko Thakur Bari, Kolkata
22 min walk • Jorasanko Thakur Bari in Jorasanko, North Kolkata, West Bengal, India, is the ancestral home of the Tagore family. It is currently located on the Rabindra Bharati University campus at 6/4 Dwarakanath Tagore Lane, Jorasanko, Kolkata 700007.
0.4 miN
Neighbourhood
Bagbazar, Kolkata
10 min walk • Bagbazar is a neighbourhood of North Kolkata, in Kolkata district in the Indian state of West Bengal. The area, under Shyampukur police station of Kolkata Police, has been, along with neighbouring Shyambazar, the citadel of the Bengali aristocracy. Bagbazar has played an active role in growth and development of Kolkata.
0.9 miE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Calcutta Jain Temple, Kolkata
24 min walk • Calcutta Jain Temple is a Jain temple at Badridas Temple Street, Gouribari in Maniktala and a major tourist attraction of Kolkata, India. The temple was built by a Jain named Rai Badridas Bahadoor Mookim in 1867. Pratishtha was done by Sri Kalyansurishwarji Maharaj.
0.6 miN
Theater
Girish Mancha, Kolkata
15 min walk • Girish Mancha is a theatre auditorium located in Bagbazar, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The auditorium was inaugurated on 1 July 1986 by Chief Minister of West Bengal Jyoti Basu. The auditorium was named after Girish Chandra Ghosh.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shobhabazar?

Nearby attractions include Shobhabazar Lal Mandir, Kolkata (2 min walk), Shyampukur, Kolkata (8 min walk), Kumortuli, Kolkata (10 min walk), Aurobindo Sarani, Kolkata (10 min walk).

How to get to Shobhabazar by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shobhabazar:

Metro

Shobhabazar Sutanuti • Lines: 1 (1 min walk)
Shyambazar • Lines: 1 (15 min walk)

Tram

Shyambazar (15 min walk)
Howrah Bridge (36 min walk)

Train

Bagbazar (17 min walk)
Sovabazar Ahiri (17 min walk)