Marble Palace is situated in the northern part of Kolkata at Muktaram Babu Street of Chorabagan. Raja Rajendra Mullick constructed the Marble Palace in 1835 with the use of 126 types of marbles. The Palace is one of the prime attractions of Kolkata. Statues, curios, paintings and sculptures are the major assets of Marble Palace in Calcutta.
While entering the Marble Palace visitors can see the enticing marble sculptures of lions on the sprawling lawn. The statues of Lord Buddha, Virgin Mary, Christopher Columbus and Jesus Christ also stand tall in this lawn of Marble Palace in Kolkata.
The interior of Marble Palace reflects the magnificence of Gothic style. The verandas resembling the Chinese pavilion capture the imagination of visitors in no time. Impressions of Oriental, Greek and Roman architecture are also visible in the Marble Palace.
The 82 antique clocks with rich embellishment add vibrancy to the Marble Palace. Also, Venetian glasses,
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antique pianos, Blue China vases and many artifacts of Europe enrich the entire aura of the Palace. A rare collection of paintings of Reuben, Titian, Sir Joshua Reynolds and Gainsborough is another significant appeal of the Marble Palace. The rooms housing the paintings are adorned with mirrors. The painting of Reuben depicting the wedding of Catherine, in particular, is popular among the art enthusiasts.
A zoo also exists in the premises of the Palace which houses a variety of species, specially birds.
Marble Palace can be visited on all days of the week from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm, except Mondays and Thursdays. The nearest metro station is at Mahatma Gandhi Road and Howrah is the closest railway station from Marble Palace. Private taxis and buses commute regularly to Marble Palace from different parts of Calcutta.
Tourists and local visitors come in large numbers to Marble Palace to experience the creative and architectural elegance.
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