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লোকভবন Lōkbhobon
The official residence of the Governor of West Bengal appointed by the President of India, formerly the Raj Bhavan (রাজভবন Rājbhaban). It was built in 1803 as the Government House (লাটভবন Lāṭbhaban), modelled on Lord Curzon’s home, Keddleston Hall in England. There are many rare works of art and other interesting items.
GPO
Notable for its imposing high domed roof (rising over 220 ft) and tall Ionic-Corinthian pillars. It was built in 1868, at the site of the old Fort William, and has remained an important landmark of the city ever since.
মহাকরণ Mohākoroṇ
The landmark administrative building of Kolkata, designed by Thomas Lyon in 1777. It originally served as the principal administrative office for writers (junior clerks) of the British East India Company (EIC). The building became famous for its involvement with three youngsters who dared to challenge the British rule in 1930. Since India's independence in 1947, it has housed the office of the Chief Minister, cabinet ministers and other senior officials.
National Gallery of Modern Art
A three-storey Italianate structure, consisting of floors covered by marble and Chunar sandstone. During its use as a currency office, the central hall contained the exchange counters for banknotes, gold, silver, and small change. It was converted into a modern art gallery on 11 January 2020.
One of the few museums in India that covers the evolution of money in the country, from the earliest barter system and the use of cowries to paper money, coins, stock markets and modern-day electronic transactions. It is hosted in the old building of the Reserve Bank of India.