Marble Palace Zoo, Kolkata

Name: Marble Palace Zoo
Address: Kolkata, India

#133 among attractions in Kolkata

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The Marble Palace, located at 46, Muktaram Babu Street, Kolkata 700007, is a palatial mansion located in North Kolkata, India, which was built by Raja Rajendra Mullick in 1835 and contains many beautiful Western sculptures, pieces of Victorian furniture, and paintings by European and Indian artists. Large chandeliers, clocks, and busts of kings and queens decorate the hallways of the palace. It is famous for marble wall & floors, antiques, paintings by Rubens, curios, marble statues, floor to ceiling mirrors and for its collection of rare birds. Marble Palace is still lived in. Entrance is restricted and permission must be obtained from the government tourist office. ()

Opened: 1854 (171 years ago)Coordinates: 22°34'55"N, 88°21'34"E

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JorasankoKolkata India

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Day trips

Marble Palace Zoo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Howrah Bridge, Nakhoda Mosque, Mahajati Sadan, Holy Rosary Cathedral.

0.8 miW
Rabindranath Tagore, Bridge
Howrah Bridge, Kolkata
22 min walk • Howrah Bridge, an iconic landmark of Kolkata, India, stands as a testament to the engineering prowess and historical significance of the region. Officially known as the Rabindra Setu, after the revered Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore, this bridge is a massive steel...
~1970 ftSW
Sacred and religious sites, Mosque
Nakhoda Mosque, Kolkata
10 min walk • Nakhoda Mosque stands as a beacon of Islamic architecture and cultural heritage in the bustling city of Kolkata, India. This majestic place of worship, constructed in 1926, is the largest mosque within the city limits and a significant religious site for the Muslim...
~860 ftE
Cinema, Nightlife
Mahajati Sadan, Kolkata
5 min walk • Mahajati Sadan is a cultural and heritage site nestled in the bustling metropolis of Kolkata, India. This historic auditorium was established to honor the legacy of the Indian freedom movement and the unification of Indian states.
0.5 miSW
Church
Holy Rosary Cathedral, Kolkata
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kolkata, the Holy Rosary Cathedral stands as a beacon of spiritual solace and architectural grandeur. This church, an eminent landmark in the bustling city, is a testament to the rich religious tapestry that Kolkata is renowned for.
0.5 miW
Church
Armenian Church of the Holy Nazareth, Kolkata
14 min walk • The Armenian Church of the Holy Nazareth stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of history and culture in Kolkata, India. This architectural gem, nestled in the bustling bylanes of Burrabazar, is the oldest Christian church in the city, having been established in...
0.6 miNE
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Ramakrishna Mission Swami Vivekananda's Ancestral House and Cultural Centre, Kolkata
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kolkata, India, the Ramakrishna Mission Swami Vivekananda's Ancestral House and Cultural Centre stands as a beacon of heritage and spirituality. This museum is dedicated to the life and teachings of one of India's most revered spiritual leaders...
1.1 miNE
Cinema, Nightlife
Star Theatre, Kolkata
29 min walk • The Star Theatre is a theatre in Hatibagan, Kolkata. It was built in 1883. Initially situated in Beadon Street, the theatre later moved to Cornwallis Street - now called Bidhan Sarani. The Star, along with the Minerva Theatre, was one of the first institutions of commercial Bengali theatre.
0.7 miSE
Neighbourhood
East Kolkata, Kolkata
18 min walk • East Kolkata refers to the eastern areas of the city of Kolkata, India. It includes the localities of Metropolitan Township, Dhapa, Tangra, Bantala, Topsia, Tiljala, VIP Nagar, Anandapur, Kalikapur, Mukundapur, Ajoy Nagar, Panchasayar and certain parts of Garia like Baishnabghata-Patuli Township, Chak Garia, Nayabad and New Garia.
~240 ftE
Museum, Architecture, Historical place
Marble Palace, Kolkata
2 min walk • Marble Palace is a palatial nineteenth-century mansion in North Kolkata. It is located at 46, Muktaram Babu Street, Kolkata 700007. It is one of the best-preserved and most elegant houses of nineteenth-century Calcutta. The mansion is famous for its marble walls, floors, and sculptures, from which it derives its name.
~1100 ftN
Museum, Rabindranath Tagore, Historical place
Jorasanko Thakur Bari, Kolkata
6 min walk • Jorasanko Thakur Bari in Jorasanko, North Kolkata, West Bengal, India, is the ancestral home of the Tagore family. It is currently located on the Rabindra Bharati University campus at 6/4 Dwarakanath Tagore Lane, Jorasanko, Kolkata 700007.
0.7 miSE
Neighbourhood
North Kolkata, Kolkata
18 min walk • North Kolkata is an important area in Kolkata and the city's oldest neighbourhood.Shyambazar, Bagbazar, Kumartuli, Shobhabazar, Posta, Jorasanko, Rajabazar, Phoolbagan, Maniktala, Kankurgachi, Ultadanga, Chitpur, Belgachia, Tala, Cossipore, and Sinthee are among its many neighbourhoods..

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Marble Palace Zoo?

Nearby attractions include Marble Palace, Kolkata (2 min walk), Girish Park, Kolkata (3 min walk), Jorasanko Thakur Bari, Kolkata (6 min walk), Jorasanko, Kolkata (6 min walk).

How to get to Marble Palace Zoo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Marble Palace Zoo:

Metro

Mahatma Gandhi Road • Lines: 1 (4 min walk)
Girish Park • Lines: 1 (11 min walk)

Tram

Howrah Bridge (17 min walk)
Rajabazar (27 min walk)

Train

Barabazar (20 min walk)
Barra Bazar (20 min walk)

Bus

B.B.D. Bag (24 min walk)
djdndn (27 min walk)