In the North-West corner of the Maidan are small & pleasantly laid out Eden
Gardens.The gardens were created in 1840 and named after the sister of Lord
Auckland, the former governer general. The idea was to make a Biblical - style
garden of Eden in India. The expanse dotted with beautiful trees and shrubs is
intersected by winding paths, and there is a large artificial lake. Alongside
the gardens, is the world famous Eden Gardens cricket stadium. The stadium is
supposed to be the largest in Asia with a seating capacity of more than a lakh
spectators. The calcutta cricket ground, where International test & one day
matches are held, is also with in the gardens. Near the gardens you can take a
pleasant walk along the bank of hoogly river
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