The Howrah Bridge, whose real name is the Rabindra Setu, is one of Kolkata's most famous sites and a reminder of the city's rich history. Here is a more in-depth look at this amazing piece of architecture:
Meaningful in terms of history
When the new Howrah Bridge opened on February 3, 1943, it took the place of the old moving pontoon bridge. It changed its name to Rabindra Setu in 1965 to honour the great Bengali artist Rabindranath Tagore.
Over the Hooghly River, the bridge was built to connect th
