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 Marble Palace, a palatial nineteenth-century mansion in North Kolkata. It is located at 46, Muktaram Babu Street, Kolkata 700007. The mansion is famous for its marble walls and floors, from which its name derives.
[edit] HistoryThe house was built by Raja Rajendra Mullick in 1835. The house continues to be a residence for his descendants, and the current occupants are the family of Raja Rajendra Mullick Bahadur. [edit] ArchitectureThe house is basically Neoclassical in style, while the plan with its open courtyards is largely traditional Bengali. [edit] CollectionsThe house contains large quantities of Western sculpture and Victorian furniture, paintings by European and Indian artists, and other objets d'art. Decorative objects include large chandeliers, clocks, floor to ceiling mirrors, and busts of kings and queens. The house is said to contain two paintings by Rubens, "The Marriage of St. Catherine" and "The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian." There are also said to be two paintings by Sir Joshua Reynolds, "The Infant Hercules Strangling the Serpent" and "Venus and Cupid". Other artists said to figure in the collections include Titian, Murillo, and John Opie. [edit] Marble Palace ZooLocated next to the palace is the Marble Palace Zoo, the first zoo opened in India, also by Raja Rajendra Mullick. It now primarily serves as an aviary, including peacocks, toucans, storks, and cranes. [edit] AccessBecause Marble Palace remains a working residence, entrance is restricted. Permission must be obtained from the government tourist office 24 hours in advance at WEST BENGAL TOURIST INFORMATION BUREAU 3/2, B. B. D. Bag, (East), (near GPO) Kolkata -700 001 2248-8271,2248-8272,2248-8273,(Reservation & Information Office); Fax: 2248-5168, Airport:2511-6026, Howrah:2660-2518 Marble Palace is open on all days except Monday and Thursday from 10am to 4pm. Since, it is still someone's residence, photography is strictly prohibited within Marble Palace. [edit] Bibliography
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