Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Dhaka, Bangladesh

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 1.2 km
Ascend 7 m
Descend 12 m

Experience Dhaka in Bangladesh in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Dhaka

Sight 1: Ramna Kali Mandir

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The Ramna Kali Mandir is a temple in Dhaka that was originally built in the time of the Mughal Empire. It was also known as the "Ramna Kalibari". The temple is dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Kali.

Wikipedia: Ramna Kali Mandir (EN)

472 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 2: World War Memorial

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Teacher-Student Centre, also known as TSC of the University of Dhaka is a building on the Dhaka University campus in Shahbagh, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The centre was established in 1961 by the Dhaka University by the Division of Public Affairs.

Wikipedia: Teacher-Student Centre (TSC), University of Dhaka (EN)

5 meters / 0 minutes

Sight 3: Greek Memorial

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Greeks were the last among European merchants to come to Bangladesh. They came to Bangladesh around the 18th century. They constructed a memorial in Dhaka. It was constructed for the memory of the Greek merchants who died while in Dhaka. The Greek memorial was built around AD 1900, and appears like an ancient Greek temple; it is a small yellow structure on land owned by the Greek Community, which flourished in Dhaka in the 19th century. It is inside the Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) of the University of Dhaka and stands alone on the main Shahbagh Avenue and faces Ramna Race Course. To its southern side is the Atomic Research Centre and to its north a student's centre. It is considered to be the only such structure extant outside Greece.

Wikipedia: Greek Memorial, Dhaka (EN)

116 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 4: Anti Terrorism Raju Memorial Sculpture

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Anti Terrorism Raju Memorial Sculpture is a sculpture located in University of Dhaka campus of Bangladesh. It was created by Shaymol Chowdhury and considered one of the best sculptures in Bangladesh. It is dedicated to the memory of a student of Dhaka University named Moin Hossain Raju an activist of Bangladesh Students' Union who was killed while protesting against Terrorism. It was built in the late 1990s.

Wikipedia: Anti Terrorism Raju Memorial Sculpture (EN)

606 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 5: Suhrawardy Udyan

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Suhrawardy Udyan is a national memorial and public space located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Originally known as Ramna Race Course, it holds significant historical importance due to its association with key events in the country's history.

Wikipedia: Suhrawardy Udyan (EN)

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