The Kolkata Town Hall, or the Calcutta Town Hall, is considered one of the Heritage buildings in Kolkata. The construction of this marvellous architectural Heritage began in the year 1807, and the architecture gained its life in the year around 1813 to 1814. The hands behind this marvellous architecture were colonial. John Henry Garstin was the chief engineer of Calcutta at that time. The purpose of building this town hall in Kolkata was to provide the European community with a place for social gatherings, which includes halls, receptions, concerts and many more. Since its construction and post-independence, the building has suffered several periods of neglect. There were several protests against its restoration, and the government undertook to preserve it. Major preservation steps were taken in the 1990s and more recently in the years 2017 to 2019, the restoration came into a positive angle of the heritage building in Kolkata.
If you go deep into the architectural style, we will find that it is a Roman Doric architecture. It was designed in remembrance of the magnificence of the Roman Senate. Some key features of the building are tall Doric columns in front two-story building with a vast Central Hall which covers around 12,000 square feet, and the upper floor is dedicated to social gatherings, which has a teak plant floor and a high ceiling.
In today's generation, the Kolkata Town Hall is used as a museum, library and a cultural venue which attracts visitors here
Visitor Information (For a "Plan Your Visit" section):
Address: 4, Esplanade Row (West), B.B.D. Bagh, Kolkata.
Hours (Approximate): Generally open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday through Sunday (it's often closed on Mondays and some public holidays, so advise readers to check before visiting).
Admission: Typically a nominal fee (around Rs. 10 for entry).
What to See: The grand architecture, the vast main hall, the Kolkata Panorama museum, and the library.
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