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There are traces of glorious colonial architecture throughout the Srirampur region, a mixture of ancient Danish, British and Bengali cultures. I can say that this place is full of old and lonely laziness and it is perfect to visit from Kolkata for one day.
The Danes first settled on the banks of the Hooghly River in 1865. The cotton and spice trade flourished at that time, and the Danes established their bases here, gradually turning the small village into a beautiful division with all kinds of facilities.
At that time the name of Srirampur was Fredericksnagar. It was named after the King Frederick V of Denmark. In stark contrast to British rule, the Danes also allowed local people to participate equally in their governance and education system. As a result, it became a hotbed of cultural renaissance in the eighteenth century.
St. Olav Church
In this 200-year-old church, although the bell is no longer ringing, you can still see the monogram of Christian VII, King of Denmark-Norway. Very recently this church has been rebuilt and painted dark brown. Its attractive structure has been restored through slate windows and flat roofs of that colour. Take a look around this church, which has witnessed a lot of history, floating in the current of silence. He was fascinated by the royalty of the palace of Srirampur.
The ownership of the famous Goswami palace was supposed to go to an aristocratic Bengali businessman. When the Danes decided to hand over the city to the British, he offered to buy the palace from the Danes. But unfortunately, this proposal was rejected. Like other palaces, the palace bears the imprint of neoclassical architecture, such as slate windows, ornate brackets, skilful thick carvings and royal pillars. The shooting of a very popular and popular Bengali film ‘Bhooter Bhabishyat’ also took place in this palace.
You can find multiple varieties of local restaurant, bakery and cafe, where you will find a wide option of items along with Danish food.
By Road: It takes about an hour to drive to Srirampur, 30 km from Kolkata. There are also buses from Kolkata to Srirampur.
By Rail: There are also many local trains from Kolkata to Srirampur. Or you can get off at Barrackpore and reach Srirampur by local ferry.
By Air: The distance from Kolkata Airport to Srirampur is about 34 km.
Through tireless reconstruction, the city of Srirampur has regained its old lost strong tradition and history. The city seems to have rejuvenated with its own preserved architectural style and heritage. So even if you have a little in hand, you can go around in time.
