Located in north Kolkata, the Marble Palace was built in 1835 by Rajendra Mallick. The palatial mansion derived its name from its marble walls and floors. Built in the neoclassical architectural style with traditional open courtyards, this building is a wonderful blend of traditional Indian and classical European architecture. This is a popular art museum of the city. The art gallery housed in the palace has a stunning display of the original as well as copies of oil paintings by renowned artists and European artifacts. The prized creations of renowned artists including Reynolds, Rembrandt, Van Goyen and Rubens are a part of the exhibit. The palace also has a small zoo housing various species of birds, including peacocks, cranes, storks and toucans.
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