Kolkata / 8 photo spots
8 Instagram spots around Kolkata
Kolkata offers riverfront architecture, gardens, markets and working craft neighbourhoods. These ideas include the Hooghly waterfront and places across the city; check photography rules at museums and places of worship.
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Victoria Memorial
The marble Victoria Memorial stands in landscaped grounds. Use the garden as foreground for a wider architectural view, then look for a closer detail of the building.
Search Google MapsHowrah Bridge
Howrah Bridge crosses the Hooghly between Kolkata and Howrah. From a safe public riverbank, include the steel structure and water in the same frame. Check local signs and possible photography restrictions.
Search Google MapsPrinsep Ghat
Prinsep Ghat is one of the city’s Hooghly riverfront landmarks. Compare a composition of the columned monument with a wider photograph that includes the waterfront.
Search Google MapsSt Paul’s Cathedral
St Paul’s Cathedral is known for its Gothic-style architecture. Photograph the building from an allowed exterior viewpoint and respect services and local photography rules.
Search Google MapsIndian Museum
The Indian Museum is a historic museum in Kolkata. Start with an exterior view; ask staff about photography before photographing objects inside.
Search Google MapsKumartuli Potters’ Quarter
Kumartuli is a neighbourhood known for artisans making clay figures. Photograph the streets or work details only with the consent of the people concerned.
Search Google MapsNew Market
New Market is one of Kolkata’s established shopping areas. Look for a composition of the market entrance or goods, and ask before photographing vendors.
Search Google MapsMaidan
The Maidan is an open green area near the Victoria Memorial. Use the space to contrast an open foreground with the surrounding city.
Search Google MapsSources for these photo spots
- Incredible India, Kolkata destination guide
- Incredible India, Indian Museum and Kolkata landmarks
- Incredible India, St Paul’s Cathedral
- Incredible India, places to visit in Kolkata
- Incredible India, Prinsep Ghat
- Asiatic Society, James Prinsep journal, p. 233
- Incredible India, Vidyasagar Setu and the Maidan
- Incredible India, Bengal Bliss