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Baliati Zamindar Palace

Manikganj · History and heritage

Baliati Zamindar Palace, Manikganj
Photo: Nahid Sultan · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

What you can see and do

At Baliati in Saturia upazila, a row of grand mansions was built in the 19th century by a wealthy merchant family. Tall Corinthian columns and lion-topped gateways along the front catch the eye at once. Inside you can visit a small museum, the inner quarters and a pond with paved bathing steps.

How to get there

From Manikganj town, a bus or CNG via Saturia reaches Baliati in about an hour.

Safety notes

Do not climb on old walls or ruins or write on them; check the opening hours and closing days first.

Other travel details

  • When to go: November–February
  • How long to allow: About 2.5 hours
  • From Dhaka: 53 km · Bus from ৳142

Put together from the site’s own information. Check the weather and local conditions before you go.

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