Fort and palace, Manikganj
Baliati Palaceবালিয়াটি প্রাসাদ
- Time needed
- One to two hours.
- best months
- Nov–Feb
- Cost
- Entry ticket, a small amount.
The 19th-century estate of the Baliati zamindars in Saturia: seven buildings behind a long colonnaded front, a big pond and an inner court.
At a glance
- Buildings
- Seven
- Era
- 19th century
About
The estate grew over several generations of a merchant family turned landlords, so its buildings were not raised all at once. The four big blocks on the front, with Corinthian columns and lion statues on the parapet, are the picture everyone knows; behind them lie the inner living quarters and a large tank.
The Archaeology Department runs it, and one of the buildings holds a small museum. It is about 35 km from Dhaka, an easy day trip.
Getting there: Bus from Gabtali to Saturia, then an auto to Baliati, about 15 minutes.
Things to do
- Walk round to the inner quarters and the pond behind the front.
Good to know
- Check the weekly closing day before you go.
