Visiting Kolkata: Marble Palace

The monumental mansion is located on Muktaram Babu Street in Northern Kolkata. An affluent Bengali merchant, Raja Rajendra Mullic built this castle in 1835 to collect and preserve the rare and exquisite works of art. The dazzling white marble in the floors and walls will easily catch your eyes. Your private guide can show you the hidden gem of the place; the Victorian Furniture and Western Sculptures. Another point worth mentioning about the palace is; it has a private zoo, which is considered to be the first zoo of the country. The mansion is very carefully craft using 90 different kinds of expensive marbles. You’ll find a beautiful garden, a lake and a rock garden in the premise of the complex. Antique clocks, huge chandeliers, urns of emperors, famous paintings are most popular among its collections. The palace is still resided by the descendants of Raja Rajendra Mullic. You have to take permission 24 hours before visiting, which your guide will take care of. Since it is a private residence, photography is not allowed here.