"Exploring Kolkata's Colonial Heritage" | Kolkata Drive 4k

​‪@TravelBeast2021‬ Taking a colonial heritage drive in Kolkata, India is a journey back in time to the days of British colonial rule. The city, also known as Calcutta, was the capital of British India during the 19th century and many of the buildings and structures from that era still stand today. As you drive through the city, you will also see other colonial-era buildings such as the St. John's Church, the oldest Anglican church in the city, and the Writer's Building, which was once the seat of the British government in Calcutta. Next, you will drive through the historic district of North Kolkata, known for its 19th century colonial-era buildings. Here you will see the grand mansions and townhouses that were once the homes of wealthy British merchants and officials. The architecture of these buildings is a blend of Gothic, Renaissance, and Indian styles. Throughout the drive, your guide will provide insight into the history and significance of each building and structure, making it a truly immersive and educational experience. The colonial heritage drive is an opportunity to discover a side of Kolkata that is not often seen, showcasing the city's rich history and cultural heritage Google Maps Route: https://bit.ly/3Ge5AZY Eden Gardens https://goo.gl/maps/56mbK8nYsGdj3cFE6 Writers Building https://goo.gl/maps/KrACrHz78zPHsn2r8 Tea Board https://goo.gl/maps/3nbdY9HkoU519jU99 Timecodes 00:00 Intro 00:31 Eden Gardens 00:58 Akashvani Bhavan 01:20 Government Place West 02:26 Council House Street 02:55 Netaji Subhas Road 04:07 India Exchange Place Road 04:47 Tea Board Crossing 04:56 Old Court House Street 05:37 BBD Bag Street 06:08 Hemant Basu Sarani 06:48 Marx Engels Beethi Road 08:16 Indira Gandhi Sarani 10:08 Pranabananda Sarani 11:13 Hospital Road rswheels colonial heritage drive kolkata colocial heritage Calcutta colonial heritage kolkata drive drive kolkata 4k drive esplanade strand road drive video netaji subhas road bbd bag street Eden Gardens Akashvani Bhavan Government Place West Council House Street Netaji Subhas Road India Exchange Place Road Tea Board Crossing Old Court House Street BBD Bag Street Hemant Basu Sarani Marx Engels Beethi Road Indira Gandhi Sarani Pranabananda Sarani Hospital Road "Exploring Kolkata's Colonial Heritage" | Kolkata Drive 4k #rswheels #kolkata #calcutta #netajisubhasroad #kolkatavlog #kolkatadiaries #kolkataphotography #calcutta #kolkatacity #drive #4k #kolkatadrive #kolkata4kdrive #edengardens #strandroad #indiaexchangeplace #teaboard #governmentplacewest #teaboardkolkata #oldcourtstreet #bbdbag #bbdbagstreet #redroad #maidankolkata #esplanade #esplanadekolkata #colonialheritage #colonialheritagedrive #calcuttacolonialheritage #india #indiaheritage #travelbeast #travelbeast2021