History
Chandannagar is a small city lying to the north of the Kolkata
city, at a distance of about 39 kms. Chandannagar, like Kolkata has
its history dominated by the foreign rule. The small township was
founded in the year 1673 by the French Power in India. There was a
regular governing power change in the region among two great
colonial powers, that is the French and the British. Chandannagar
was primarily established as a trading post on the banks of River
Hooghly. The French during the early years of establishment built
about 2000 brick houses and trade reached high ends during those
days (1730's to 1750's). There were regular regime changes till 1950
when the town was liberated and incorporated as a territorial part
of India.
Attractions
The present day Chandannagar has evolved as a small but established
commercial centre in the West Bengal state. The city is provided
with a number of attractions, but from tourists point of view the
remains of the French buildings are incredible. The French
structures that were erected received a heavy damage during the
Napoleonic Wars. The ruins are living records of the French
occupation as well the Napoleonic Wars. As a tourist destination,
the attractions in the region consist of Museum, Strand, Church,
Temples, Rabinda Bhavan, etc.
Accessibility
The Howrah Railway Station is about 34 kms from Chandannagar. One
can board a train from this grand terminal. There are halt stations
at Chandannagar and most of the trains stop at the station of
Chandannagar.
By road one can avail the National Highway No. 4, after crossing
Hooghly River and in the premises of Howrah.
The nearest airport is that of Kolkata.
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