Cricket's answer to Colosseum, the Eden Gardens, is an iconic cricket stadium. Built in 1864, the Eden Gardens is the largest stadium in India and can seat about 66000 people. Before its renovation in 2011 it could seat more than 100,000 people. It is venue for test matches, one day internationals, twenty20 international matches as well as for IPL matches.
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Heritage, Monument
Heritage, Monument
Languages
Hindi , Bengali, Urdu, English.
Hindi , Bengali, Urdu, English.
Altitude
8m
8m
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