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The Marble Palace:

The Marble Palace located at 45, Muktaram BabuStreet, Calcutta-7 is one of the several residences of Calcutta's aristocrat families.Floors of this palace are covered

Calcutta Tourist Attraction - The Marble Palace

with variants of marble specially

imported from Italy.Built in 1835 by Raja Rajendra Nath Mullick,it has a collection ofOriental and Western artifacts.

Parasnath Jain Temple:
The Parasnath Jain Temple is at 29 Badridas Temple Street, Calcutta-4. There are four temples. Built in 1867 it is dedicated to Lord Sital Nath, the 10th of the 24 Jain Tirthankaras (Prophets). There is a multi-pinaccled tower above the main shrine, a triple storied gate-house, ornamental stone works on pillars, and railings with filigree works besidesartistic statues inthe garden.

Calcutta Tourist Attraction - Parasnath Jain Temple
Calcutta Tourist Attraction - Science City

Science City:
Science City at JBS Haldane Avenue and E.M. By Pass Crossing, Calcutta-46 can be approached from the crossing of the Park Circus Connector and the EMBP. Science city is a popular Calcutta Tourist Attraction. This complex houses a convention center, a space theater and

several other science exhibits. It is one of the most modern architectural buildings in Calcutta.

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New Market:

New Market at 19,Lindsey Street, Calcutta - 13 formally known as The Sir Stuart Hogg Market was named after Calcutta's first Municipal Commissioner. Opened in 1874, it is a shopper's paradise. A section of it was destroyed by fire but a new annex has been added to the complex. The area has several large showrooms and two other market complexes - the Shreeram Arcade and the Treasure Island.

Calcutta Tourist Attraction - New Market

Calcutta Tourist Attraction - Writers' Building

Eden Gardens:
This 19th century Eden garden with its many groves, walks, ponds and pagodas is named after Viceroy Lord Auckland's sister, Emily Edens. Today's Eden Gardens is the massive Ranji Cricket Stadium. The stadium with a capacity of 90,000 is one of the world's top cricketing stadiums. The Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Indoor stadium is also in this complex.

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