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National Library

Belvedere, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700 027, India
+91 33 2479 1381
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County’s largest library

The National Library in Alipore, Kolkata is the largest library in India. It is under Department of... read more

Reviewed 3 weeks ago
asis2015
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Silchar, India
Nice Library place to visit

Oldest library as per my information though not sure . have traveled once earlier and it place its... read more

Reviewed 5 November 2017
vijay121
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Kolkata (Calcutta), India
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Belvedere, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700 027, India
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

The National Library in Alipore, Kolkata is the largest library in India. It is under Department of Culture, Ministry of Tourism & Culture, Government of India. The library is designated to collect, disseminate and preserve printed material produced in India. Before independence, it was the...More

Thank asis2015
Reviewed 5 November 2017

Oldest library as per my information though not sure . have traveled once earlier and it place its good looks attractive

Thank vijay121
Reviewed 23 September 2017

Place for students & scholars. The books which you can't find anywhere will be found here. This is the largest public library of its time.

Thank jyotibhagat7
Reviewed 31 July 2017

the largest public library in India since pre independence India, the whilte facade like most buildings in kolkata has its own charm. rumours are that this place is haunted after dusk.

1  Thank Dishaa S
Reviewed 24 July 2017

Visit the place to feel the vastness of knowledge. Students and scholars go to the Library every day in search of something extra that is not found elsewhere.

Thank s1chakraborty
Reviewed 14 June 2017

National Library in Kolkata is located on the Belvedere Estate in Alipore, Kolkata, is the largest library in India. It is under the Department of Culture, Ministry of Tourism & Culture - Government of India. It is open between 9 am and 8 pm on...More

Thank Arunangshu M
Reviewed 23 May 2017

For a city which loves reading and book lovers are everywhere, this is a place to be. Just go there enjoy the art of reading. One the best and biggest libraries has wonderful collection which can blow your mind off.

Thank riaz79
Reviewed 16 April 2017

this place is easily accessible as it is in the center of Kolkata. almost all the books are available for enthusiasts

Thank Chandra P
Reviewed 16 April 2017

I have heard so much about this library being India's biggest library with books in millions. However, when I visited the library it is not quiet what I expected. But if we talk about the ambience, it is pure bliss to sit, read and relax....More

Thank Sumit A
Reviewed 11 April 2017

Every Indian should know about it. We may get information about different subjects. Very good collection of books are available here.

Thank ndave2017
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