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South Park Street Cemetery

Kolkata (Calcutta), India
4.5 of 5 stars 34 Reviews
Type: Cemeteries
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Brisbane
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

This is a tribute to the monumental egos of the days of the British raj (I am a Brit) but it was sad to see how young many were when they died. This place has a unique atmosphere and I hope it will be well maintained for posterity, Definitely worth a look. More

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New Delhi
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

The tombs are gorgeous and the epitaphs extremely moving, especially when we see that many very young people died one after the other in a family. But the marble on the tombs seem to have been vandalized, and it is such a pity. This place is very much worth a visit. More

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Bangalore, India
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

Located very centrally the cemetery is a valuable part of Kolkata's history. It feels like you have reached the British age of India. Silent and peaceful it is. The graves of many famous people like Sir William Jones and Derozio are present here. More

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Ann Arbor
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

This was a wonderful escape from the chaos that is Kolkata. Its right at the corner of Park street and A.J.C Bose road. Not many people go there so most likely you will have the place to yourself. It was the most beautiful graveyard I have ever been to, I have traveled to Kolkata twice and made a point to... More

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Kolkata (Calcutta), India
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

very old cemetery ...but may not like the sorry state it is in at present. Wont say it is a must visit More

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North East England
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

Fascinating inscriptions and huge obilisks as memorials to the early westeners in Kolkatas history. Well worth getting the guide book which gives a futher insight into the cemetry. More

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India
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012

It is a nice walk. The place is cool and considerably maintained. If you have the time you should read the inscriptions on the graves. It is a good place to relax too if you want a quiet break far from the maddening crowd, but not too far away. More

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Chelmsford, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

Thought it would be a good place to find peace & quiet but no where in the shade to sit More

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Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2012

Beautiful cemetery and very nice escape from busy streets, we had the place to ourselves! Lovely tropical gardens surrounding very interesting tombs. More

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Helsinki
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2012

This cemetery feels like a Angkor Wat in the middle of the city, with the jungle slowly covering the burial stones. More

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