One of the oldest, finest and historical place in Kolkata. Must visit. Well maintained. There is a museum also. Its amazing.

Newly renovated place for Hangouts and check out the old cinema posters and emotions of kolkata.

This place has been closed to visitors for the purpose of restoration and that too for the last four years approximately. Nobody knows when or whether it will open for public viewing. Rated on the basis of its historical importance and heritage. Hope to get inside the Town Hall soon.

Built in 1813 by the architect and engineer Maj.-Gen. John Garstin (1756–1820) with a fund of 700,000 Rupees raised from a lottery to provide the Europeans with a place for social gatherings. It was considered an elite place for public gatherings by the Europeans. Nowadays, many functions of the Government of West Bengal are held here.

Built in Roman Doric style, Kolkata Town Hall was built in 1813. Major General John Garstin was its architect and engineer. A sum of Rupees Seven Lacs was raised by a lottery to provide Europeans a place for social gatherings. Access to the upper storey was restricted and was subject to the approval of a committee set up for the purpose. In 1867 Town Hall came under the management of the municipal authority, the Justices of Peace for the improvement of the town of Kolkata (later on the Calcutta Corporation). In the 1870s, at the time of the Chief Justice Richard Couch, when the present building of the High Court was being built, the Town Hall was temporarily used for judicial purposes. In 1871, one of the Puisne Judges, John Paxton Norman was assassinated by a fanatic Muslim of the Wahabi sect, while coming down the steps of the Town Hall. This was a setback and a decision was made to renovate in 1897. In 1914 most of the statues were shifted to the newly built Victoria Memorial. By 1919 the interior of the Hall was remodelled to suit the needs of the Bengal Legislative Council. The President of the Council had his chamber in the Town Hall. Subsequently, the Legislative Council moved to its new building in 1931 and during World War II, the government temporarily opened a Rationing Office in the Hall. Post Independence, the Town Hall Building was largely neglected. Many offices found temporary accommodation in various parts of the Hall. Paintings and left over statues were shifted to Victoria memorial. Gradually this magnificent building with rich heritage was sunk into oblivion. In 1998 by timely intervention of the ASI and the Calcutta High Court this heritage building was saved from further damage and destruction. And was later renovated to its former glory, and is now used for public gatherings and functions.The Kolkata Museum :This was set up in the Town Hall in 1995 by a joint initiative of Kolkata Municipal Corporation and West Bengal Government. It depicts the History of the City of Kolkata, and the adjoining metropolis. It was made by the Kolkata Museum society, members of which included renowned historians, musicologists and administrators of this metropolis. Kolkata Museum is a story-telling media exhibit on the history of Kolkata.

Houses a museum which showcases the history of calcutta. Needs better maintenance

The imposing colonnaded cube of the former Town Hall Building dates from 1814...the funds for constructing this building was raised from a lottery to provide the Europeans with a place for social gatherings...It now hosts Kolkata Panorama, an introduction to the city’s heritage through a lively collection of working models, videos and interactive exhibits. It’s interesting if you have an hour to spare, but as you must be accompanied by a guide it can be hard to ‘escape’ quickly...this is also a touristy spot of Kolkata...There is a huge library and a musuem inside the hall...Ticket price:₹10 on weekdays...₹15 on weekends...

Calcutta Town Hall in Roman Doric style, was built in 1813 by the architect and engineer Maj.-Gen. John Garstin with a fund of 700,000 Rupees raised from a lottery to provide the Europeans with a place for social gatherings. Entry Fee for Tuesday to Friday is Rs. 10 per person which goes up to Rs. 15 per person for Saturday, Sunday and other holidays. However for school children it is Rs. 5 per person.

Kolkata Town Hall in Roman Doric style, was built in 1813 by the architect and engineer Major General John Garstin (1756-1820) with a fund of 700,000 Rupees raised from a lottery to provide the Europeans with a place for social gatherings. At first, the hall was placed under a committee, which allowed the public to use the hall under such terms and conditions as were fixed by the Government. The public could visit the ground floor hall to see statues and large size portrait paintings but they were not allowed indiscriminate access to the upper storey. Applications for the use of the upper storey were to be made to the committee. In 1867, Town Hall came under the custody of the Calcutta Municipality (later the Kolkata Municipal Corporation). In 1897 the Town Hall was partly renovated. After independence in 1947, indiscriminate interference with the structure inevitably took its toll, but was stopped in 1998 by timely intervention. The town hall was featured on the 6th leg of The Amazing Race 18, when the teams had to compete in a tea-drinking roadblock.

Just aswam and heritage of our Kolkata now it maintain by ASI

Historical and Beautiful place. Must visit it.The majestic Town Hall is an important heritage building of Kolkata. This majestic and historic structure stands witness to some historical gatherings that took place within its walls. The construction of this building was completed in 1814. It is a fine structure built in the Doric style of architecture with steps leading to a grand portico in front. The carriage entrance is at the back under a lofty covered portico. The building is two storied and was originally used for public meetings, receptions, balls, and concerts that generally took place on the upper floor, which is boarded with teak with a thirty feet high ceiling.

Love this place.

Its Sunday so close ... Bad luck ...

Beautiful palace made by British...Kolkata Town Hall in Roman Doric style, was built in 1813 by the architect and engineer Maj.-Gen. John Garstin with a fund of 700,000 Rupees raised from a lottery to provide the Europeans with a place for social gatherings.

A heritage building of Kolkata. 30 ft tall huge white colored building.

Witness to many historic events of the city during British Rule.

Its location is near High Court Calcutta. It was constructed by Maj. General John Garstin in 1813. Before independence it was used as the place for social gathering of the Europeans. After independence the West Bengal Public Service Commission and the Municipal Service Commission would use the heritage building. Now it is being used as Kolkata Museum. There is a library which is beneficial to research scholars. Here there are valuable books. At present the Government of West Bengal organize meetings here.Beloved visitors are requested before seeing it, kindly to enquire whether it is opened or not since now it is closed owing to renovation work continuing.

Historical place, actually history is preserved very well here. A nominal amount of ticket can give you a lot of experience of historical importance.

Town Hall tourist place in kolkata must see The building of the Town Hall was made in Roman-Doric style in 1813. At first, the hall was placed under a committee, which allowed the public to use the hall under such terms and conditions as were fixed by the Government. The public could visit the ground floor hall to see statues and large size portrait paintings but they were not allowed indiscriminate access to the upper storey. Applications for the use of the upper storey were to be made to the committee.

Near assembly house kolkata

Built in 1813 from the proceeds of lottery for making a place for get together of erstwhile Europeans.Now its a place for important meetings by Government offices & others.An excellent exhibition on history of KOLKATA was on the show ,up to few day ago.

HomeRandomNearbyLog inSettingsAbout WikipediaDisclaimersOpen main menuSearchKolkata Town HallRead in another languageDownload PDFWatch this pageEditKolkata Town Hall in Roman Doric style, was built in 1813 by the architect and engineer Maj.-Gen. John Garstin (1756–1820) with a fund of 700,000 Rupees raised from a lottery to provide the Europeans with a place for social gatherings.Kolkata Town HallTown Hall of KolkataWikimedia | © OpenStreetMapGeneral informationArchitectural styleRoman DoricLocationKolkata, India Address4, Esplanade Row (West), Kolkata - 700001Completed1813OwnerKolkata Municipal CorporationDesign and constructionArchitectCol. John GarstinReferencesKolkata Town HallHistory of the BuildingEditThe Town Hall in the 1860s.1813 to 1900EditThe building of the Town Hall was made in Roman-Doric style in 1813. At first, the hall was placed under a committee, which allowed the public to use the hall under such terms and conditions as were fixed by the Government. The public could visit the ground floor hall to see statues and large size portrait paintings but they were not allowed indiscriminate access to the upper storey. Applications for the use of the upper storey were to be made to the committee.In 1867 Town Hall came under the management of the municipal authority, the Justices of Peace for the improvement of the town of Kolkata(later on the Calcutta Corporation). In the 1870s, at the time of the Chief Justice Richard Couch, when the present building of the High Court was being built, the Town Hall was temporarily used for judicial purposes. In 1871, one of the Puisne Judges, Sir John Paxton Norman was assassinated by a fanatic Muslim of the Wahabi sect, while coming down the steps of the Town Hall. In the year of 1897 the Town Hall had been renovated at a cost of about Rs. 1.126 million.1900 to 1947EditIn 1914 almost all the marble statues except the statue of Ramanath Tagore have been shifted to Victoria Memorial. After the introduction of the Dyarchy in 1919, the Town Hall was used as the council chamber of the Bengal Legislative Council. The interior of the Hall was remodeled to suit the needs of the Council. The President of the Council had his chamber in the Town Hall. Subsequently, the Legislative Council moved to its new building in 1931.[1]During the Second World War, the government temporarily opened a Rationing Office in the Hall.Post IndependenceEditAfter Independence, the Town Hall Building was largely neglected, during the early days of independence, during the Socialist Era of early independence and seems to have been steadily consigned to collective oblivion. It was converted into the Municipal Magistrate’s Office. Other branches of the Corporation were accommodated within its premises. The Municipal Service Commission and the West Bengal Public Service Commission also occupied parts of the building. In 1975, all marble busts along with some portrait paintings were shifted to the Victoria Memorial Hall except the busts of Greenlaw and Palmer. The rest numbers of portrait paintings had also been shifted to Central Municipal Office building leaving two portrait paintings of Ryan and Nott at Town Hall. Gradually this magnificent building with rich heritage was sunk into oblivion. In 1998 by timely intervention of the ASI and the Calcutta High Court this heritage building was saved from further damage and destruction. And was later renovated to its former glory, and is now used for public gatherings and functions.Town HallTown Hall LibraryEditIn 1999, Corporation purchased the entire collection of rare books and journals on Kolkata from the noted Kolkata expert P. T. Nair to form a reference library. In 2004, the library was formally opened by the then Minister of Library Services, Nimai Mal in a small function presided over by the then Mayor Subrata Mukherjee. In 2007, the entire reference library of the Corporation has been amalgamated with the Town Hall Library. Now the library possesses about 12,000 books and journals

Very nice place. If you visit here then you can come know many facts related to Kolkata. We can know the full history of the City of Joy, Kolkata.

Amartya Sen was honoured here by the then Bengal Government. Also got a golden replica of Town Hall. But alas! The honourable man is biased and earned a since of disrespect towards him due to his recent immature comments and activities. The Hall remains as it is with all its glory.

History and heritage comes together

In Roman-Doric style, this building was built by the architect Col. John Garstin in 1813 with a fund of Rupees seven lakhs raised from lottery to provide the Europeans with a place for social gatherings. At first, the hall was placed under a committee, which allowed the public to use the hall under such terms and conditions as were fixed by the Government. The public could visit the ground floor hall to see statues and large size portrait paintings but they were not allowed indiscriminate access to the upper storey.

Kolkata Town Hall in Roman Doric style, was built in 1813 by the architect and engineer Maj.-Gen. John Garstin (1756–1820) with a fund of 700,000 Rupees raised from a lottery to provide the Europeans with a place for social gatherings.(Collected from wikipedia)

A museum is there and it is one of the Place of Visit near Aakashvani. Many photographer shoots here. The pillar of the palace is so beautiful that even Shooting for Movie take place here. It is also adjacent to High Court.

Nice historical building. Photo shoots for different purposes take place here occasionally. At present different Govt meetings and seminars also take place here.

It is in the heart of the city, Kolkata, sorrounded by High Court, Bidhan Sabha, Raj Bhavan. Historical place, actually history is preserved very well here. A nominal amount of ticket can give you a lot of experience of historical importance. I was astonished to hear the original voice of Great Poet Rabindra Nath Tagore. Currently some construction work is underway to give it a new look.

Nice heritage building.

Historic place and also a good auditorium. Now it is renovated

In Roman-Doric style, this building was built by the architect Col John Garstin in 1813 with a fund of INR 7 Lakh raised from lottery to provide the Europeans with a place for social gatherings. At first, the hall was placed under a committee, which allowed the public to use the hall under such terms and conditions as were fixed by the government. The public could visit the ground floor hall to see statues and large size portrait paintings but they were not allowed indiscriminate access to the upper storey. In the year of 1897 the Town Hall had been partly renovated . After the political independence in 1947, indiscriminate interference with the structure inevitably took its toll. That, at last, has been prevented in 1998 by timely intervention. The town hall was featured on the 6th leg of The Amazing Race 18, when the teams had to compete in a tea-drinking roadblock. If you are fond of seeing old big status , potrait and if you want to know about kolkata one should visit this place .

The building of the Town Hall was made in Roman-Doric style in 1813. At first, the hall was placed under a committee, which allowed the public to use the hall under such terms and conditions as were fixed by the Government. The public could visit the ground floor hall to see statues and large size portrait paintings but they were not allowed indiscriminate access to the upper storey. Applications for the use of the upper storey were to be made to the committee.In 1867 Town Hall came under the management of the municipal authority, the Justices of Peace for the improvement of the town of Kolkata(later on the Calcutta Corporation). In the 1870s, at the time of the Chief Justice Richard Couch, when the present building of the High Court was being built, the Town Hall was temporarily used for judicial purposes. In 1871, one of the Puisne Judges, John Paxton Norman was assassinated by a fanatic Muslim of the Wahabi sect, while coming down the steps of the Town Hall. In the year of 1897 the Town Hall had been renovated at a cost of about Rs. 1.126 million.1900 to 1947EditIn 1914 almost all the marble statues except the statue of Ramanath Tagore have been shifted to Victoria Memorial. After the introduction of the Dyarchy in 1919, the Town Hall was used as the council chamber of the Bengal Legislative Council. The interior of the Hall was remodeled to suit the needs of the Council. The President of the Council had his chamber in the Town Hall. Subsequently, the Legislative Council moved to its new building in 1931.[1]During the Second World War, the government temporarily opened a Rationing Office in the Hall.Post IndependenceEditAfter Independence, the Town Hall Building was largely neglected, during the early days of independence, during the Socialist Era of early independence and seems to have been steadily consigned to collective oblivion. It was converted into the Municipal Magistrate’s Office. Other branches of the Corporation were accommodated within its premises. The Municipal Service Commission and the West Bengal Public Service Commission also occupied parts of the building. In 1975, all marble busts along with some portrait paintings were shifted to the Victoria Memorial Hall except the busts of Greenlaw and Palmer. The rest numbers of portrait paintings had also been shifted to Central Municipal Office building leaving two portrait paintings of Ryan and Nott at Town Hall. Gradually this magnificent building with rich heritage was sunk into oblivion. In 1998 by timely intervention of the ASI and the Calcutta High Court this heritage building was saved from further damage and destruction. And was later renovated to its former glory, and is now used for public gatherings and functions

The building of the Town Hall was made in Roman-Doric style in 1813. At first, the hall was placed under a committee, which allowed the public to use the hall under such terms and conditions as were fixed by the Government. The public could visit the ground floor hall to see statues and large size portrait paintings but they were not allowed indiscriminate access to the upper storey. Applications for the use of the upper storey were to be made to the committee.In 1867 Town Hall came under the management of the municipal authority, the Justices of Peace for the improvement of the town of Kolkata(later on the Calcutta Corporation). In the 1870s, at the time of the Chief Justice Richard Couch, when the present building of the High Court was being built, the Town Hall was temporarily used for judicial purposes. In 1871, one of the Puisne Judges, John Paxton Norman was assassinated by a fanatic Muslim of the Wahabi sect, while coming down the steps of the Town Hall. In the year of 1897 the Town Hall had been renovated at a cost of about Rs. 1.126 million.1900 to 1947EditIn 1914 almost all the marble statues except the statue of Ramanath Tagore have been shifted to Victoria Memorial. After the introduction of the Dyarchy in 1919, the Town Hall was used as the council chamber of the Bengal Legislative Council. The interior of the Hall was remodeled to suit the needs of the Council. The President of the Council had his chamber in the Town Hall. Subsequently, the Legislative Council moved to its new building in 1931.[1]During the Second World War, the government temporarily opened a Rationing Office in the Hall.Post IndependenceEditAfter Independence, the Town Hall Building was largely neglected, during the early days of independence, during the Socialist Era of early independence and seems to have been steadily consigned to collective oblivion. It was converted into the Municipal Magistrate’s Office. Other branches of the Corporation were accommodated within its premises. The Municipal Service Commission and the West Bengal Public Service Commission also occupied parts of the building. In 1975, all marble busts along with some portrait paintings were shifted to the Victoria Memorial Hall except the busts of Greenlaw and Palmer. The rest numbers of portrait paintings had also been shifted to Central Municipal Office building leaving two portrait paintings of Ryan and Nott at Town Hall. Gradually this magnificent building with rich heritage was sunk into oblivion. In 1998 by timely intervention of the ASI and the Calcutta High Court this heritage building was saved from further damage and destruction. And was later renovated to its former glory, and is now used for public gatherings and functions

The town hall is a very famous and important landmark of City of Joy. During the British eta the town hall was the most important place for social gatherings in Kolkata and many important state functions of the East India Company were held here. The hall has been witness to many historic proclamations and events during the 19th and 20th century.

Kolkata Town Hall in Roman Doric style, was built in 1813 by the architect and engineer Maj.-Gen. John Garstin with a fund of 700,000 Rupees raised from a lottery to provide the Europeans with a place for social gatherings.

Well made museum on Kolkata. More detailed guided tour required

Town hall is one of the beautiful place of kalkata. There is a museum.

Kolkata Town Hall in Roman Doric style, was built in 1813 by the architect and engineer Maj.-Gen. John Garstin (1756-1820) with a fund of 700,000 Rupees raised from a lottery to provide the Europeans with a place for social gatherings.1813 to 1900EditThe building of the Town Hall was made in Roman-Doric style in 1813. At first, the hall was placed under a committee, which allowed the public to use the hall under such terms and conditions as were fixed by the Government. The public could visit the ground floor hall to see statues and large size portrait paintings but they were not allowed indiscriminate access to the upper storey. Applications for the use of the upper storey were to be made to the committee.In 1867 Town Hall came under the management of the municipal authority, the Justices of Peace for the improvement of the town of Kolkata(later on the Calcutta Corporation). In the 1870s, at the time of the Chief Justice Richard Couch, when the present building of the High Court was being built, the Town Hall was temporarily used for judicial purposes. In 1871, one of the Puisne Judges, John Paxton Norman was assassinated by a fanatic Muslim of the Wahabi sect, while coming down the steps of the Town Hall. In the year of 1897 the Town Hall had been renovated at a cost of about Rs. 1.126 million.1900 to 1947EditIn 1914 almost all the marble statues except the statue of Ramanath Tagore have been shifted to Victoria Memorial. After the introduction of the Dyarchy in 1919, the Town Hall was used as the council chamber of the Bengal Legislative Council. The interior of the Hall was remodeled to suit the needs of the Council. The President of the Council had his chamber in the Town Hall. Subsequently, the Legislative Council moved to its new building in 1931.[1]During the Second World War, the government temporarily opened a Rationing Office in the Hall.Post IndependenceEditAfter Independence, the Town Hall Building was largely neglected, during the early days of independence, during the Socialist Era of early independence and seems to have been steadily consigned to collective oblivion. It was converted into the Municipal Magistrate’s Office. Other branches of the Corporation were accommodated within its premises. The Municipal Service Commission and the West Bengal Public Service Commission also occupied parts of the building. In 1975, all marble busts along with some portrait paintings were shifted to the Victoria Memorial Hall except the busts of Greenlaw and Palmer. The rest numbers of portrait paintings had also been shifted to Central Municipal Office building leaving two portrait paintings of Ryan and Nott at Town Hall. Gradually this magnificent building with rich heritage was sunk into oblivion. In 1998 by timely intervention of the ASI and the Calcutta High Court this heritage building was saved from further damage and destruction. And was later renovated to its former glory, and is now used for public gatherings and functions.

This is a nice place for photo shoot. Even film shooting is also done here.

Historic place near assembly

Historical location

A very high place in Kolkata, West Bengal.

Historical place that reflects The Citys Cultural and colonial past.

It is an excellent place where one can explore many historical aspects.

Currently under rennovations. Once complete it will be worth to visit by year end

Heritage buliding! Beautiful view! But the maintenance is not upto the mark!

A very important historical hall...

A very old historical place.. A building more than 200 years old.. At British Period, it was an adminstrative building.. Now various programs of Government of West Bengal organised here..

Good location & approachable + open space

Nice place heritage and beautiful

Kolkata Panorama, India’s first high-tech story-telling museum on the history of the city of Kolkata, built by Kolkata Museum Society (a Kolkata Municipal Corporation Project) is opened since 2002 in the historic Town Hall. Divided in 19 enclaves and covering an area of 1200 sq mt, the museum depicts the story of Kolkata, its social, political & socio-economic history, tumultuous freedom movement, its creative efforts in the domains of education, literature, music, performing art, science and technology. The story is told with the help of a state-of-the-art communication technology so as to involve the visitors with recreated events of the past.The Town Hall Library & Archives has been built up with a huge prestigious collection of rare books on Kolkata on the upper floor of the Town Hall and opened to the researchers in 2004. Now it is growing to assimilate relevant information about the city under one roof. Any researcher interested in the city of Kolkata can use this reading room with a readership card.

Historic place .Thanks giving ceremony was given to Rabindranath thakur after receiving Noble prize.

Probably one of the finest heritages of Kolkata!!!....

Its a must visit place for all in kolkata.

A wonderful details display about Kolkatas historical culture and heritage.

One of the oldest structures of Kolkata. Gorgeous look.

Could not enter due to lock down

Very nice place.Historic one. Witness of many events.

-nice historic place-strong and British architecture.

Great Building

I found here a clear pictorigrah of old Calcutta. And anyone who seriously want to know about the Calcutta and calcutta people he or she must visit town hall

Be c gym by to no of hi ki g c i

Lovely place.

Beside our office campus.....usually we go there for Addabazi...

For the type of tourist who is interested in colonial architecture

Some museum inside the Town Hall are good for experience.

Nice colonial architecture to visit.

Nice example of old Calcutta architecture.

Really Feel Of British Architecture

Very nice place

A very historical place having all scriptures from old times and British reignA must visit for everyone in Kolkata

Very nice historical place.

Very nice place.

Town hall Not Permanently ClosedRenovation work is going On

Heritage building. archive closed in monday

Nice history talk show

Very nice historical place

ONE OF THE HERITAGE PLACE IN KOLKATA.

Nice place of museum

Historic building of Kolkata.

Nice place to visit

Great historical place...

Very nice place

Nice old building , liked it

Beautiful Place

Nice place

NiCe place

Best place ever

Historical place in kolkata.

One of Kolkatas heritage building.

Historical place for debate or reunion

Excellent

Mgho local Google guide

Beside highcourt

Oswasam place

Awesome place

Currently repairs are being carried on.

Good place