Durante la ocupación británica de la India, Calcuta (Kolkata) fue uno de los puntos más importantes de establecimiento del gobierno invasor convirtiéndose en la capital de la India británica por mucho tiempo. Sede de la Compañía Británica de las Indias Orientales, exclusivos comerciantes en esa parte del mundo, su expansión e importancia fueron en aumento siendo objeto de construcciones y lineamientos puramente británicos, los cuales aún hoy son las características principales de esta ciudad asiática.
During the British occupation of India, Calcutta (Kolkata) was one of the highlights of establishment of invasive government and became the capital of British India for long. Headquarter of East India Company, sole traders in that part of the world, its expansion and increasing importance were under purely British guidelines, which even today are the main features of this Asian city.
During the British occupation of India, Calcutta (Kolkata) was one of the highlights of establishment of invasive government and became the capital of British India for long. Headquarter of East India Company, sole traders in that part of the world, its expansion and increasing importance were under purely British guidelines, which even today are the main features of this Asian city.
Este imponente monumento de mármol blanco fue construido para homenajear a la reina Victoria de Inglaterra tras su fallecimiento en 1901. Ahora es un importante museo que hace referencia a la historia de la India bajo el dominio británico por medio de esculturas, pinturas y documentos.
This imposing white marble monument was built to honor Queen Victoria of England after his death in 1901. It is now a major museum that refers to the history of India under British rule through sculptures, paintings and documents.
This imposing white marble monument was built to honor Queen Victoria of England after his death in 1901. It is now a major museum that refers to the history of India under British rule through sculptures, paintings and documents.
St. Paul's Cathedral:
Muy cerca del Victoria Memorial se encuentra esta catedral de estilo gótico decorada con frescos y vitrales que nos recuerda a la Catedral de Canterbury, en Inglaterra.
Very close to the Victoria Memorial is this Gothic cathedral decorated with frescoes and stained glass reminiscent of Canterbury Cathedral in England.
Very close to the Victoria Memorial is this Gothic cathedral decorated with frescoes and stained glass reminiscent of Canterbury Cathedral in England.
Indian Museum:
Este museo es el más grande y el más antiguo de la India. Abierto hasta las 4:30 de la tarde solamente, tiene una increíble colección de esculturas de bronce, esqueletos de elefantes. momias, armaduras antiguas, pinturas y muchas curiosidades. Considerado uno de los museos más antiguos del mundo entero merece más de una visita. La vigilancia de la entrada es bastante estricta y no permiten que los visitantes accedan con ningún tipo de bolso o aún bolsa de dama, si se desea portar una cámara de fotos se debe pagar una tarifa extra. El lugar para guardar las pertenencias no genera mucha confianza, la verdad, así que les aconsejo ir preparados. No venden catálogos ni ningún otro tipo de libro con fotos de las exhibiciones, así que hay que considerar el recargo en la tarifa por la cámara...
This museum is the largest and the oldest in India. Open only until 4:30 pm, it has an amazing collection of bronze sculptures, skeletons of elephants.mummies, ancient armor, paintings and many curiosities. Considered one of the oldest museums in the world deserves more than one visit.Monitoring the entrance is quite strict and do not allow visitors access to any type of bag or even purse, if you want to carry a camera must pay an extra fee. The place to store belongings does not generate much trust, really, so I advise you to go prepared. No selling catalogs or any other kind of book with photos of the exhibits, so we should consider the surcharge at the rate for the camera ...
This museum is the largest and the oldest in India. Open only until 4:30 pm, it has an amazing collection of bronze sculptures, skeletons of elephants.mummies, ancient armor, paintings and many curiosities. Considered one of the oldest museums in the world deserves more than one visit.Monitoring the entrance is quite strict and do not allow visitors access to any type of bag or even purse, if you want to carry a camera must pay an extra fee. The place to store belongings does not generate much trust, really, so I advise you to go prepared. No selling catalogs or any other kind of book with photos of the exhibits, so we should consider the surcharge at the rate for the camera ...
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Park Street Cemetery:
Este cementerio cristiano es realmente un oasis de paz, ideal para descansar un poco del bullicio y el calor implacable de la ciudad. Construido en 1760 fue uno de los primeros cementerios cristianos que no se construyó en los terrenos de una iglesia.
This Christian cemetery is truly an oasis of tranquility for a break from the hustle and relentless heat of the city. Built in 1760 was one of the first Christian cemeteries that are not built on the grounds of a church.
This Christian cemetery is truly an oasis of tranquility for a break from the hustle and relentless heat of the city. Built in 1760 was one of the first Christian cemeteries that are not built on the grounds of a church.
Mother Teresa's Mission:
La tumba de la Madre Teresa de Calcuta se encuentra en la Casa Madre de las Misioneras de la Caridad. Ver más haciendo click aquí.
The tomb of Mother Teresa of Calcutta is in the Mother House of the Missionaries of Charity. See more by clicking here.
The tomb of Mother Teresa of Calcutta is in the Mother House of the Missionaries of Charity. See more by clicking here.
Además de todo esto no hay que olvidar los bazares, calles y templos hindúes embellecidos con su gente :)
Besides all this we must not forget the bazaars, streets and Hindu temples embellished with the people :)
Besides all this we must not forget the bazaars, streets and Hindu temples embellished with the people :)
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