Marble PalaceOne of Kolkata's most unusual sites, this palace was built by a
local member of the 19th-century gentry in a marvelous patchwork of
classical architectural styles. Lavish use is made of Italian
marble, and the lawns contain an eclectic pantheon of statues
including Christopher Columbus and the Buddha. The Marble Palace is
a place of drama and dilapidation - and unsurprisingly, has
frequently been used as a movie set. It remains a private
residence, however, so you'll have to arrange a permit to view the
interior (a worthwhile activity, if only to gawk at the impressive
art lining the walls). Next to the palace, you'll find the Marble
Palace Zoo - the first zoo opened in India, it is now primarily an
aviary, housing peacocks, hornbills, pelicans, storks and
cranes.
Address: 46 Muktaram Basu Street (off Chittaranjan
Avenue)
Telephone: +91 (0)33 2282
Opening Time: Open from 10am to 4pm (daily except Mondays and
Thursdays)
Admission: Free, but visitors must obtain a prior permit from the
West Bengal Tourism Information Bureau. These offices are located
at 3/2 Benoy Badal Dinesh Bagh (East), Kolkata. |
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