Cuttack Attractions

Cuttack is one of the oldest cities in Orissa. The city is more than one thousand years old, and was the capital of Orissa for almost nine centuries, until 1950, when Bhubaneswar was selected.

Today Cuttack is noted for its colorful bazaars and world famous filigree work. Filigree is jewel work made with twisted threads usually of gold and silver. The unique filigree work is found in silver, ivory and brass works as well as woven silk and cotton. Shoppers can find saris, brassware, and jewelry along with the filigree work.

Barabati Fort, once nine stories tall, stands in ruins with the moat, gateway and some of the foundation still intact.