Marble Palace is a 19th-century palatial mansion in North Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It is one of the best-preserved and most elegant houses of nineteenth-century Calcutta. The palace is famous for its marble walls, floors, and sculptures, from which it derives its name.
The Marble Palace was built in 1835 by Raja Rajendra Mullick, a wealthy Bengali merchant with a passion for collecting works of art.
The Marble Palace is renowned for its neoclassical architecture, extensive collection of Victorian-era statues, paintings by Indian and European artists, and a variety of rare birds in the palace aviary.
Tourists can visit the Marble Palace by obtaining a permit from the West Bengal Tourism Information Bureau at BBD Bag, Kolkata. As of the last available information, there is no entry fee but visitors might need to secure a permit in advance.
The Marble Palace is typically open to visitors from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, but it is closed on Mondays and Thursdays. Visitors should verify the current visiting hours before planning their trip.
Photography is generally not allowed inside the Marble Palace to protect and preserve the artwork and interiors of the historical building.
Guided tours are usually not available through official channels; however, caretakers or local guides may offer informal tours. Tourists should inquire about this upon arrival.
Visitors usually spend about an hour to an hour and a half exploring the Marble Palace and its surroundings.
The best time to visit the Marble Palace is during the winter months, from November to February, when the weather in Kolkata is pleasant.
Yes, other attractions around Marble Palace include the Indian Museum, Jorasanko Thakur Bari (the ancestral home of the Tagore family), College Street Book Market, and the bustling Burra Bazaar area.
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