Are you a book worm? Want to purchase any kinds of books of present or ancient times? College Street is the location where your problems will be solved. Read this article to know about College Street.
Few words about College Street in Kolkata
The College Street is one of the oldest places in Kolkata and known as the famous “boi-para”. People from every corner of West Bengal come here in search of books which are not available anywhere because unavailable books are available in College Street. Both new and old books are available her. On both sides of the College Street, open road side stalls are selling old books. Out of print old books are only available in College Street market. College Street is a treasure of books. Research scholars can be found here searching old valuable books or journals. Many book shops are also here selling new books. College Street boi para is the world’s second largest market of second-hand books.
Nearby places of College Street
Many important locations in Kolkata are situated near College Street. The College Square or Vidyasagar Tank is located here. The grave of the famous ideologist and educator, David Hare is located to the south of the Tank. The famous Indian Coffee House is situated on the College Street which was the heaven for different artists and intellectuals like, Satyajit Ray, Manna Dey, Sunil Gangopadhyay, Shakti Chatterjee and many more. The Sanskrit College is located near the coffee shop. The boi para stretches to the well known educational institutions like Calcutta University, Presidency College etc. Kolkata Medical College and Hospital is also located near the College Street.
How to reach College Street
College Street can be reached by bus and taxi from any location of Kolkata.
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