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General Post Office: Tours & Tickets

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#49 of 231 things to do in Kolkata (Calcutta)

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B B D Bagh, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700001, India

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Our search for the Black Hole of Calcutta began when we went to St John's Church to view the Memorial down in the back section of the gardens.

A Postal Museum that was built in 1884 displays a collection of artefacts and stamps.

This building has beautiful architecture, both inside and outside.

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AmolakRattanK

New Delhi, India

224011722

Reviewed April 19, 2019

An iconic Structure worth admiring

Built in the Eighteenth century, this building was created to make a reliable Postal System. Architectural beauty and a real hub for millions of letters and parcels are handled every day. Governor Amolak Rattan Kohli

Date of experience: December 2018

34 Thank AmolakRattanK

JaniceW1266

Reviewed February 24, 2019

The General Post Office is your key to finding the 'Black Hole of Calcutta'

Our search for the Black Hole of Calcutta began when we went to St John's Church to view the Memorial down in the back section of the gardens. It is a lovely Memorial and a walk through the church is advised; ancient open bible at...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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RadhikaRoehampton

Roehampton

172

Reviewed February 12, 2019

Stamp collectors heaven

Haven't been there recently but if one wanted unusual stamps and firstday covers that is the place to go

Date of experience: March 2018

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sudipta_heen123

New Delhi, India

338142

Reviewed January 17, 2019

Biggest Post Office

This is on of the biggest post office in India. It is near BBD bag in Kolkata. The building is old and it is a british era building.

Date of experience: October 2018

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kamakshi2015

Bengaluru, India

1886509

Reviewed January 16, 2019

The legendary building !

This building of the GPO of the city is truely stunning and imposing at the same time . Located in the Busy BBD Baugh it has stood witness to the history creating the aura of the dept . The architectural importance of the landmark creates...More

Date of experience: January 2019

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gastronaut_11

Perth, United Kingdom

1976458

Reviewed January 1, 2019

Black hole of Kolkata

Underneath the building lies what remains of the black hole of Kolkata. The building itself is good viewing.

Date of experience: January 2019

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SSMP_10

West Bengal

9542

Reviewed December 26, 2018

Historical building

The General Post Office (GPO), Kolkata is a historical place which is also functional today! Beautiful architecture of the building is a must see for tourists. All the functionalities of a Post Office is performed here. Most of the functions are computerized.

Date of experience: December 2018

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AmolakRattanK

New Delhi, India

224011722

Reviewed December 24, 2018

A must see place when you are in BBD Bag area

An architectural marvel constructed during British time to handle the Postal Services . Now a days the postal a work has reduced a lot but the building is something which can be admired . Amolak Rattan Kohli Former Governor of Mizoram

Date of experience: December 2018

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Rameswar M

4111

Reviewed December 12, 2018

Down memory lane

Though they conduct business as usual (quite a big chunk has been taken away by digital medium), the place DOES maintain the grace of heritage vintage. Few know that they maintain an amazing museum worth a visit to any chronicler of Indian History

Date of experience: January 2018

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Vacationer710067

India

8525

Reviewed November 22, 2018

The GPO

Its situated in the CDB area of Kolkata. A grand building build during the British Time. You can take a round inside of the building and can spend around 10 minutes to see it.

Date of experience: November 2018

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