Do you know which place in India is called "City of Palaces'?

The capital city of the eastern state of West Bengal, Kolkata, is popularly referred to as the "City of Palaces."

Situated on the banks of the Hoogly river, this city was also the capital of the country under British rule, before 1911. 

The city is called so because of the many palaces and buildings built by the British during the 19th century. These buildings are well-maintained and serve as a testament to India's rich history and struggle for freedom. 

Several notable people have resided in these houses including the Britishers, Raja Rajendra Mullick, Mir Osman Ali Khan as well as the Tagore family.

Known for its neoclassical architecture, marble floors, and extensive art collection, including paintings by European and Indian artists. It houses sculptures, chandeliers, and antique furniture.

Marble Palace

This is the current official residence of the Governor of West Bengal, which was built in 1803 as the home of the British Governor-General. It features a grandiose architecture with sprawling gardens and classical columns.

Raj Bhavan

The ancestral home of the Tagore family, where Rabindranath Tagore was born. It is now part of Rabindra Bharati University and houses a museum dedicated to the Tagores. It displays personal artifacts, paintings, and manuscripts.

Jorasanko Thakur Bari

Built by Raja Nabakrishna Deb in the 18th century, this palace is now famous for its Durga Puja celebrations, which attract large crowds. It showcases classic Bengali-style architecture with large courtyards. 

Shobhabazar Rajbari

Victoria Memorial

While not a palace, The Victoria Memorial is a large marble monument on the Maidan in Central Kolkata. It is dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria, the Empress of India from 1876 to 1901.

Kolkata is a vibrant city, known for its colonial architecture, unique cultures, food, music and its people.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports