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Eden Gardens

Ward No. 45, Kolkata Municipal Corporation

8 story sections22 min 36 s in all

cricket ground in Kolkata, West Bengal, India

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Contents

8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation2:58

    Welcome to Eden Gardens, located on Gostho Paul Sarani in the heart of the B. B. …

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  2. 2The Grand Entrance Gate and Architectural Elegance3:21

    Please turn your attention toward the magnificent main entrance gate and the striking exterior grandstands of Eden Gardens. In addition to its world renowned reputation as a revered stage for historic cricket matches, Eden…

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  3. 3The Origins of Eden Gardens and Lord Auckland's Legacy2:51

    Please follow the walking pathway adjacent to the historic garden grounds situated between Babughat and Fort William as we uncover the origin story of Eden Gardens. Nestled amidst the lush greenery of Kolkata's Maidan parkland,…

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  4. 4Dr. B. C. Roy Club House and Administrative Heart3:03

    We now arrive before the imposing Club House building and the Dr. B. …

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  5. 5The Historic Pitch and the Ringing of the Eden Bell3:00

    Please direct your gaze toward the historic central pitch and the vast expanse of green turf that stretches across the arena. The central pitch at Eden Gardens measures precisely twenty point eleven meters in length, set within a…

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  6. 6Stands Dedicated to Cricketing Legends and Military Heroes2:39

    As you scan the impressive seating galleries surrounding the stadium, you will notice that the individual stands bear the names of truly distinguished figures. The grandstands at Eden Gardens have been formally named after iconic…

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  7. 7The Grandstands and Historic Cricketing Miracles2:56

    Please stand facing the vast grandstands to immerse yourself in the deafening roars and legendary matches that have defined Eden Gardens. The venue is world famous for its passionate and electrifying crowds. …

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  8. 8Closing1:48

    This concludes our audio guide tour of Eden Gardens, the revered temple of Indian cricket and a vibrant symbol of Kolkata. Beginning as a quiet colonial botanical garden in 1864 and evolving into a world famous stadium holding…

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What is Eden Gardens?

Eden Gardens is a place in Ward No. 45, Kolkata Municipal Corporation with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationWard No. 45, Kolkata Municipal Corporation
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Total length22 min 36 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates22.5644, 88.3433
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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