• St. Andrew’s Church - Modeled after St. Martin-in-the-Fields in Trafalgar Square, St. Andrew’s Church was initially constructed to serve the Scottish Presbyterian community in Calcutta, earning it the nickname ‘The Scotch Kirk’. Another name, ‘Lat Sahib Ka Girja’, likely comes from the fact that the foundation stone was laid by the Countess of Loudon and Moira, wife of the then Governor General, The Marquess of Hastings. In addition to its striking Doric columns and imported marbles, St. Andrew’s Church is a treasure trove for historians due to ‘the audacious bird’ – a rooster perched on top, crowing over St. John’s Church. This serves as a reminder of the rivalry between its founder Rev. Dr. James Bryce, Chaplain of the Bengal Ecclesiastical Establishment, and the first Bishop of the Indian Episcopate, Bishop Fanshawe Middleton, who led the Anglican St. John’s Church.
• Writers’ Building - Designed by Thomas Lyon in 1777, the Writers’ Building was intended to be the main administrative office for writers (junior clerks) of the British East India Company. It later became the Secretariat Building of the State Government of West Bengal.
• General Post Office - The postal system was introduced in Kolkata by Warren Hastings in 1774, creating the need for a post office. However, it wasn’t until 1864 that the General Post Office, designed by Walter B Grenville, was established. Its majestic high domed roof, towering Ionic-Corinthian pillars, and imposing clock contribute to its unique beauty. The site of the GPO is actually where the First Fort William stood, which was damaged by Siraj-ud-Daulah during the Siege of Calcutta in 1756. The GPO serves as the central post office of the city and the main post office of West Bengal.
• Royal Insurance Building - During the British Raj, the insurance sector in India was initially dominated by British firms, and Indians were prohibited from purchasing insurance. Among the first companies to offer insurance to British subjects in India were Standard Life Assurance and The Oriental Assurance Company.
• 8, Red Cross CTO Building - The Old Telegraph Office, also known as the Dead Letter Office, is now a prominent landmark. Located at the corner of Dalhousie Square East and Dalhousie Square South, the building features a 120-foot-tall bell tower and was constructed between 1873 and 1876.
• St. John’s Church - Built in 1787 following the design of St. Martin’s Church in London by architect James Agg, the land for St. John’s Church originally belonged to Maharaja Nabakrishna Deb before Warren Hastings persuaded him to ‘gift’ it. Also known as the ‘Pathure Girja’ or Stone Church due to its impressive brick and stone masonry, it is the third oldest church in the city, following the Armenian and the Old Mission Church. It is also home to a famous recreation of Leonardo Da Vinci’s Last Supper by painter Johan Zoffany, who added an Indian touch to the Biblical scene.
• Raj Bhavan - Before 1799, the Governor-General resided in a rented house called Buckingham House, located on the same site. The land belonged to Mohammad Reza Khan, a Nawab of Chitpur. In 1799, the then Governor-General of India, the 1st Marquess Wellesley, initiated the construction of a palace to symbolize imperial authority. The enormous expense of the project cost Lord Wellesley his job, but it resulted in one of the landmarks that helped Kolkata earn the nickname St. Petersburg of the East. The former residence of the Viceroy of India and the Lieutenant Governor of Bengal now serves as the official residence of the Governor of West Bengal and is known as Raj Bhavan, a name shared with the official residences of other state governors. Kolkata’s Raj Bhavan also has a notable first to its credit: in 1892, the Otis Elevator Company installed the first elevator in India here.

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Impression Tourism Services is a reputable tour operator in Kolkata, India, that offers private heritage walking tours for travelers who want to explore the city’s rich cultural and historical heritage. The private Kolkata Heritage Walk Tour is one of the most popular tours offered by the company, providing an immersive experience of the city’s past and present.

The tour covers some of the most iconic landmarks of Kolkata

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