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General Post Office

West Bengal · India

8 story sections

The staircase at the eastern side of the GPO features a brass plate, which marks the eastern end of the Old Fort William. This is probably the only remaining of the ancient fort of Calcutta. Recently a marble plaque has been installed on the Eastern walls of GPO, which highlight the Brass Plate.

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Contents

8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation

    Welcome to our immersive audio tour exploring the remarkable architectural heritage and historic significance of Kolkata. You are currently standing at the eastern approach directly opposite the scenic Lal Dighi pond, right in…

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  2. 2Section 1

    You have arrived at the northwestern corner of the building, where Netaji Subhas Road intersects with B T M Sarani. Directly before you, an elegant semicircular porch curves smoothly along the corner of the street, supported by a…

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  3. 3Section 2

    Please cast your eyes upward toward the high upper corner of the building. Rising majestically into the sky directly above the semicircular porch, you will see a colossal, prominently sculpted central dome. …

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  4. 4Section 3

    As you step inside the main interior of the post office, please look down carefully at the smooth floor beneath your feet. Following the stone passageway, you will notice a distinct, gleaming brass line embedded continuously into…

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  5. 5Section 4

    You have entered the spacious and bustling central operational hall, alive with the continuous rhythm of daily postal transactions. Today, this high-ceilinged hall remains a thriving hub of civic activity, where mail bound for…

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  6. 6Section 5

    You have arrived at the Postal Museum, a dedicated historical gallery situated within the General Post Office building. Established in 1884, this postal museum possesses an exceptionally rich heritage of documenting and…

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  7. 7Section 6

    You are now standing at the Philatelic Bureau, situated in the southwestern section of the General Post Office building. This dedicated department attracts stamp collectors and history enthusiasts from around the world,…

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  8. 8Closing

    We have stepped outside the post office building and returned to the peaceful promenade along Lal Dighi pond. Looking across the quiet waters, the sweeping view of the Kolkata General Post Office unfolds once again before us. …

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What is General Post Office?

General Post Office is a place in West Bengal · India with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationWest Bengal · India
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates22.5725, 88.3478
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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