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Shaheed Minar, Kolkata

#21 among attractions in Kolkata

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Shaheed Minar

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Local name: शहीद मीनार, कोलकाता Completed: 1828 (196 years ago)Height: 157 ftCoordinates: 22°33'46"N, 88°20'57"E
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Bowbazar Hare Street - TaltolaKolkata India

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Shaheed Minar – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: New Market, Indian Museum, Eden Gardens, Netaji Indoor Stadium.

  • new market kolkata~1550 ftSE
  • indian museum kolkata~1990 ftS
  • eden gardens kolkata0.4 miW
  • netaji indoor stadium kolkata0.5 miNW
  • town hall kolkata0.4 miNW
  • east bengal ground kolkata0.4 miSW
  • mohammedan sporting ground kolkata~1130 ftW
  • tipu sultan mosque kolkata~1360 ftNE
  • raj bhavan kolkata~1520 ftNW
  • the asiatic society kolkata0.5 miS
  • armenian college kolkata0.6 miSE

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shaheed Minar?

Nearby attractions include Janbazar, Kolkata (6 min walk), Mohammedan Sporting Ground, Kolkata (6 min walk), Tipu Sultan Mosque, Kolkata (7 min walk), Raj Bhavan, Kolkata (8 min walk).

How to get to Shaheed Minar by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shaheed Minar:

Bus
  • Esplanade Bus Stand to Airport (1 min walk)
  • Esplanade (5 min walk)

Tram
  • Esplanade • Lines: 36 (2 min walk)

Metro
  • Esplanade • Lines: 1 (4 min walk)
  • Chandni Chowk • Lines: 1 (11 min walk)

Train
  • Eden Gardens (18 min walk)
  • BBD Bagh (25 min walk)

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