Howrah Bridge over the Hooghly River at sunset, highlighting Rabindra Setu as an iconic symbol of Kolkata, its history, engineering and cultural significance.
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Howrah Bridge Kolkata: History, Architecture, Facts and Why Rabindra Setu Is the Soul of the City

Spanning the Hooghly River, the Howrah Bridge, officially named Rabindra Setu, is an iconic symbol of Kolkata. Opened in 1943, this engineering marvel is a massive balanced cantilever bridge constructed using steel rivets. Connecting Kolkata and Howrah, it remains a bustling gateway, seamlessly blending rich history, industrial achievement, and vibrant daily urban life.