Jinjira Palace, Dhaka

#271 among attractions in Dhaka

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Jinjira Palace, also known as Zinzira Palace, or Qasr-i-Jazirah, is a palace built by the Mughal governor, Ibrahim Khan II, in the late 17th century in Bengal, on the banks of the Old Ganges river. Now it is located at Zinzira, Keraniganj Upazila adjacent to present day Buriganga River. ()

Local name: জিনজিরা প্রাসাদCoordinates: 23°42'29"N, 90°23'47"E

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Jinjira Palace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lalbagh Fort, Ahsan Manzil, Bara Katra, Chawk Mosque.

0.9 miNW
17th-century fort with art and antiques
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Landmark palace of the Dhaka Nawabs
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Bara Katra, Dhaka
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0.5 miN
Mosque, Market
Chawk Mosque, Dhaka
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1 miE
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Mosque
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0.5 miNE
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1 miE
Park
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0.8 miNW
Mosque
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Archaeological site
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Which popular attractions are close to Jinjira Palace?

Nearby attractions include Chhota Katra, Dhaka (9 min walk), Shaista Khan Mosque, Dhaka (10 min walk), Sir Salimullah Medical College, Dhaka (11 min walk), Bara Katra, Dhaka (12 min walk).

How to get to Jinjira Palace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jinjira Palace:

Ferry

Babu Bazar Boat Terminal (11 min walk)

Bus

Fulbaria Bus Depot (35 min walk)