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Howrah Bridge , a well-known landmark in Kolkata, is a steel-balanced cantilever bridge built over the Hooghly River in West Bengal. This iconic landmark serves as one of four bridges across the Hooghly River. Since it replaced a pontoon bridge at the same position connecting the cities of Howrah and Kolkata, the Howrah Bridge was officially opened in 1943. It was renamed Rabindra Setu (after the legendary Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore) on June 14, 1965. It continues to be popularly ... The bridge was put together on land in sections and then extended over the river, so boats could still pass during construction. It took 6 years to complete, and today, the Howrah Bridge stands as one of India’s largest cantilever bridges and a proud example of early 20th-century engineering. Here's everything you need to know about Kolkata's iconic Howrah Bridge , one of the busiest in the world. Howrah Bridge, also known as Rabindra Setu , stands as an iconic landmark in Kolkata and one of the most recognized symbols of the city. Spanning the Hooghly River, this massive cantilever bridge connects the bustling city of Kolkata with Howrah, its sister city.