Hooghly Imambara
One of the oldest Imambara of West Bengal and an architecture grandeur of 19th century structure at the banks of river Hooghly. The magnificent building dates back to 1861 which took 20 years for the construction. The two storied building houses several rooms and has a wide entrance, with the main gate flanked by two 80 ft tall towers and a massive clock tower between them. Top of the tower offers spectacular view of the surrounding areas and Hooghly river. Brilliantly carved walls, sculptured texts of the Holy Book of Quran, decorated walls with marbles, candles and lanterns, two massive pillars on the entrance and a massive ancient clock tower are some of the most captivating features of this place. The northern block of this building houses a mosque and the southern block has been dedicated to the grave of its founder Hazi Mohsin and his relatives.
