Dakshineswar Kali Temple
The temple is situated on Kalighat road alongside the Vivekananda Bridge north of Calcutta, about 20 km. from BBD Bagh. It is famous for its association with the great religious thinker Ramakrishna Paramahamsa who achieved spiritual vision here and preached the unity of all religions. He used to serve as the head priest here. This temple was built by Rani Rashmoni between 1847 and 1855. The 12- spired temple with its enormous courtyard has a shrine to Goddess Kali in the center, surrounded by other temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and Radha Krishna. It is a world famous place of pilgrimage. 

Nakhoda Mosque
This mosque is located at Mahatma Gandhi Road. Massive red sandstones were used to built this mosque. This huge mosque can hold up to 10000 worshippers at a time. This mosque was built in 1926. It has two minarets 46 m high and an onion - shaped dome. 
Visit : Daily from Sunrise to 2000. 

 

Belur Math and Shrine
This shrine is situated at Belur Road on the banks of the river Hooghly, in Howrah. Belur Math is the international headquarters of Ramakrishna Mission which is 16.5km from Dakshineswar across the Hooghly (Ganga). It was founded in1899 by Swami Vivekananda, the world famous yogi and disciple of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa. This International tourist attraction is located near Belur in Howrah district. Its sprawling prayer hall with a statue of Ramakrishna is remarkable. The Belur Math shrine represents a church, mosque and temple when viewed from different angles. Its peaceful and calm atmosphere is befitting the gravity of the place. The evening arati has a special sanctity. Timing: 6.30 a.m. - 12 noon, 3.30-6.30 p.m. daily. Admission free. 

Paresnath Temple
This Jain temple is situated at the Badridas Temple street. The temple is dedicated to Sitalnathji, the 10th of the 24 Jain tirthankaras (perfect soul). Its structure has mirror-inlay pillars, the windows made of stained glass and the marble floors has a floral design. The dome of the temple is gilded. The chandeliers here were brought from Paris and Brussels in the 19th century.  Its garden has blocks of glass mosaics and European statues, painted with silver paint.

St. Paul's Cathedral
St. Paul's Cathedral is 3 km from BBD Bagh and just east to the Victorial Memorial. Built between 1839 and 1847, this Cathedral is one of the most important churches in India. The Cathedral measures 71m. in length 24m. in width the spire rising 60m. high. The interior has exquisite scriptural scenes. Above these are the two Florentine frescos. In the centre of the eastern sector is the magnificent alter piece. The massive gold-gilt plate presented by Queen Victoria to Bishop Wilson, and the western window are of special interest. The candlelight service on Christmas eve is a moving experience. It is open to visitors from 9 am to noon and from 3 to 6pm. Sunday services are at 7.30 and 8.30am and 6pm.