National Library building was the Belvedere House originally and also the residence of British viceroys when British visited Kolkata. This library is now days the largest as well as the most important place in the nation, as it has very huge and nice collection of literature books.
This library has a more than 8 million books and 2000 manuscripts with 700 periodicals as well as all published material in India. It was the official residence of the British Lieutenant Governor formerly in Bengal. This stately mansion has gateway of three arches and it is crowned by the sculpture of Royal Bengal Tiger.
The Viceroy's Ballroom now days are the main reading room, and centre table is a attraction point here, as it is 100 feet long. It is open from 9 AM. to 8 PM. on Saturday and Sundays and on the public holidays it s open from 10 AM. to 6 PM.
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