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:: Institute of Arts
and Crafts
Situated
in the picturesque surroundings of Shahbagh.
The Institute of Arts and Crafts has a representative
collection of folk-art and paintings by artists
of Bangladesh.
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[Curzon Hall,
Dhaka]
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Beautiful
architectural building named after
Lord Curzon. It now houses the Science
Faculty of Dhaka University.
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1857 Memorial
(Bahadur
Shah Park) Built to commemorate the martyrs
of the first liberation war (1857-59) against
British rule. It was here that the revolting
sepoys and their civil compatriots were publicly
hanged.
[Highcourt Building
- Dhaka] |
:: Old High Court
Building |
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Originally
built as the residence of the British
Governor, it illustrates a happy blend
of European and Mughal architecture.
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National Zoo
National
Zoo is in Mirpur, 20 km. from the center of
Dhaka besides the river Turag. Its open 10
am – 5 pm, 7 days a week, where you
can see the animals of Bangladesh and some
animals from abroad. This Zoo is also popularly
known as Mirpur Zoo. Colorful and attractive
collections of different local and foreign
species of animals and birds including the
majestic Royal Bengal Tiger are available
here.
:: Botanical
Garden
Botanical
Garden is also situated in Mirpur just besides
the National Zoo, built on an area of 205
acres of land.
[Botanical
Garden - Dhaka] |
Approximately
50,000 plants and trees are there
of 1200 species. Main attraction of
this garden is rose garden. Approximately
300 species of roses are there in
this garden. It is open 7 days a week.
If you go to this garden, it is advisable
you visit National Zoo at a same time.
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Baldha Garden
Baldha
Garden is established in old Dhaka named Wari,
the unique creation of the late Narendra Narayan
Roy, the property owner of Baldha; the year
of establishment of this garden was on 1904.
This garden has a rich collection of indigenous
and exotic plants, which is one of the most
exciting attractions for naturalists and tourists.
A number of varieties tree are there in this
garden. Near about 18,000 plants of 800 species
are there in the garden. It is open from 8:00
am-5:00 pm, 7 days a week.
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Star Mosque
A
very beautiful mosque of the city is situated
at Mahuttuly on Abul Khairat Rd; just west
of Armanitola Govt. High School. Architecturally
faultless (Mughal style) is a five-dome mosque
with hundreds of big and small twinkling stars
as surface decorations.
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The
stars have been created by setting
pieces of chinaware on white cement.
Seen from the front and from far it
looks as if shining above the surface
of the earth. The inside of it is
even more beautiful that the outside,
lovely mosaic floor and excellent
tiles with many floral patterns set
on the walls, are all in complete
harmony.
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[Tara mosque
or Star Mosque - Dhaka]
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The
sitara Masjid was built originally with three
domes in early 18th century by Mirza Ghulam
Pir, a highly respectable Zamindar of Dhaka.
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Baitul Mukarram Mosque
Baitul
Mukarram Mosque is situated at Purana Paltan
east of Bangladesh Secretariat and north of
Dhaka Stadium. Largest Mosque in the city,
three storied and built after the pattern
of the Kaba Sharif. Very beautiful and costly
decorations in the interior. Long lawn, garden
and rows of fountains to the south and east.
The mosque is on a very high platform. Lovely
flights of stairs lead to it; from the south,
east and north. On the east is a vast veranda,
which is also used for prayer and Eid congregation.
Below in the ground floor is a shopping center.
Dhaka
is a city of mosques. Other Prominent Mosques
are the seven Domed Mosque (17th century),
Star Mosque (18th century), Chawkbazar Mosque
and Huseni Dalan Mosque.
[Dhakeshwari
Temple] |
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Dhakeshwari
Temple (11th Century) situated at
the place where the old part of Dhaka
meets the new part. This is the oldest
Hindu temple in Dhaka City. The name
Dhakeshwari is also associated with
the origin of the name Dhaka. |
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Churches
Armenian
Church (1781 A.D.) St. Mary's Cathedral at
Ramna, Church of Bangladesh or former Holy
Rosary Church (1677A.D.) at Tejgaon. |
