Rabindra Sadan

Rabindra Sadan is a cultural centre and theatre complex in Kolkata, India. It is located on Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road in South Kolkata. It is noted for its large stage which is a prime venue for Bengali theatre and Kolkata Film Festival.

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Victoria Memorial and Birla Planetarium.

Victoria Memorial

Museum

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The Victoria Memorial is a large marble monument in the Maidan in Central Kolkata, having its entrance on the Queen's Way. It was built between 1906 and 1921 by the British Raj. Victoria Memorial is situated 410 metres northwest of Rabindra Sadan.

Birla Planetarium

Planetarium

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The Birla Planetarium in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, is a single-storeyed circular structure designed in the typical Indian style, whose architecture is loosely styled on the Buddhist Stupa at Sanchi. Birla Planetarium is situated 480 metres northeast of Rabindra Sadan.

National Library of India

Park

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The National Library of India is a library located in the Belvedere Estate, Alipore, Kolkata, India. It is India's largest library by volume and public record. National Library of India is situated 1½ km southwest of Rabindra Sadan.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Maidan and Bhowanipore-Kalighat.

Maidan

Suburb

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Esplanade is the modern heart of Kolkata, combining colonial-era buildings with modern developments. It serves as the city's new central business district and is preferred by major businesses, particularly along Chowringhee Road.