Description:
Earlier capital of King Krishnachandra, now this small village is famous for the beautiful dolls of clay and pottery work. Situated on the banks of the Jalangi River, around 118 km north of Kolkata, Krishnanagar still retains its grandeur with the royal palace or the Raj Bari and a beautiful Durga temple in the grounds. Several cannons used in the battle of Plassey can still be seen on the grounds of the royal palace. Built in Mughal architectural style this royal palace has intricate carvings. Another major attraction is the Roman Catholic Church outstanding in its architecture and sculpture. Inside the church, the life of Christ has been depicted in 27 oil paintings. The grounds contain beautiful wooden statues sculpted by Italian artists.
