Marble Palace is located on C R Avenue in
north Calcutta at Muktaram Babu Street. This palace was constructed
by Raja Rajendra Mullick Bahadur in 1835. Italian marble waslavishly
used to complete its construction. This palace set behind a large
lawn has the sculptures of Jesus Christ, the Virgin Mary, Hindu Gods,
the Buddha and Christopher Columbus. A large pool near the small
granite bungalow has ducks, peacocks and ostriches. The rooms have hundreds
of statues and oriental urns. The walls of these rooms are covered
with enormous paintings and mirrors. Gigantic chandeliers hang on its
ceilings. The lamps on the stair cases are detailed creations. Entry -
free (you must get a pass from the West Bengal Tourist office 24 hours
in advance).
Visit : on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Monday
and Thursday are holidays.
Opens from 1000 to 1600.
