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Named for the marble walls and floors throughout the structure, the Marble Palace in Kolkata was built in 1835 by Raja Rajendro Mullick. Located in a particularly congested part of Kolkata, the lush gardens surrounding this Palladian Mansion are as much an attraction as the building itself.

While the Palace is designed in the Neoclassical style of architecture, it does feature the traditional Bengali open courtyards. Built as a personal residence, the descendents of the original owner still live in the mansion. Visitors must obtain advance permission to tour the Palace and the collection of sculpture, furniture, and art.

The personal collection exhibited throughout the Marble Palace includes work by European and Indian artists and is reported to hold the works of Rubens, Titian, Murillo, and Sir Joshua Reynolds. There are many pieces of Victorian furniture and a variety of sculptures and busts.

The Marble Palace Zoo features mainly birds, including toucans, peacocks, cranes and storks. It is located adjacent to the Palace. The gardens feature a carved marble fountain, a statue of Buddha, and a rock garden as well as the main law

Visitors to Kolkata will find many other sites of interest in the city, including St Paul’s Cathedral, the Indian Museum, the Victoria Memorial and Fort William. Accomodations include luxury five star Kolkata hotels as well as smaller, budget lodgings. As in most of India, the food is incredible and covers several regional cuisines and the shopping offers experiences ranging from traditional markets to modern boutiques.

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