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Where is the famous stadium Eden Garden located?
Kolkata
About Eden Gardens, Kolkata The hallowed turf of Eden Gardens is located in the heart of Kolkata, West Bengal in India. Also known as the home of Indian cricket, it is the country’s oldest stadium and also, the largest in terms of capacity.
In which state is the Garden of Eden located?
West Bengal
Eden Gardens/State
In which city the International stadium Eden Garden is?
History of the Eden The Eden Gardens complex that the stadium is a part of is in the heart of the city, and its surrounding landmarks include the state’s High Court and State Secretariat. Designed in 1841, the stadium was established in 1864 and gets its name from the Eden Gardens, one of the oldest parks in Kolkata.
Why is the Garden of Eden famous?
Eden Gardens is called the “Mecca of Indian cricket”, due to it being the first officially built ground for the game of cricket in India. Eden Gardens has hosted matches in major international competitions including the World Cup, World Twenty20 and Asia Cup.
Can I go inside Eden Garden?
Eden Gardens Kolkata Entry Permits Visitors can only enter the stadium when there are matches being played. However, if one wants to visit it during a no match day, they need to get a permit from Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB).
Who owns the land of Eden Gardens?
Wikipedia:WikiProject Cricket/Eden Gardens
| Ground information | |
|---|---|
| Establishment | 1865 |
| Capacity | 90,000 |
| Owner | India |
| Operator | Cricket Association of Bengal |
Who is the owner of Eden Garden?
Cricket Association of Bengal
Eden Gardens/Owners
Which is the biggest cricket stadium in Kolkata?
The Eden Gardens
The Eden Gardens is the largest cricket stadium in India and third-largest in the world in terms of seating capacity.
Who made Eden Garden?
It was established in the year 1864 and was laid by Governor- General Auckland, who named the gardens and the cricket ground after his sisters Emily and Fanny Eden. Stretched over 50 acres, this cricket stadium has the capacity to seat about 66,349 people and is the second largest stadiums in the world.