Shaheed Minar

Located near Esplanade of Kolkata Maidan, this one of the most unique places to visit in terms of places to see in Kolkata.  Established in 1848 as a memorial to the Nepalese war that lasted between the years of 1814 to 1816. This monument bears a distinctive Egyptian style of construction while the dome of the monument features Syrian and Turkish designs. During the independence period, this structure was witness to the struggle of independence that was fought and the great freedom fighter Tagore gave many of its speeches from the Saheed Minar.



After independence the Minar was rededicated to the fighters of the freedom struggle who laid down their lives for the struggle of being an independent nation. From the Minar one can get an excellent view of the entire city of Kolkata. The Minar is visited by tourists and as well as residents who spend the early evening upto nightfall in the and around the premises. The Corporation has put in a lot of efforts to improve the facilities in and around the place for both tourists and residents alike.