EDEN GARDEN |
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the North-West corner of the Maidan are small & pleasantly laid out
Eden Gardens. The gardens were created in 1840 and named after the
sister of Lord Auckland, the former governor general. The idea was to
make a Biblical - style garden of Eden in India. The expanse dotted
with beautiful trees and shrubs is intersected by winding paths, and
there is a large artificial lake. Alongside the gardens, is the world
famous Eden Gardens cricket stadium. The stadium is supposed to be the
largest in Asia with a seating capacity of more than a lakh
spectators. The Kolkata cricket ground, where International test & one
day matches are held, is also with in the gardens. Near the gardens
you can take a pleasant walk along the bank of hoogly river. |
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