Bangladesh travel guide--Ahsan Manzil Museum

📍 Pink Palace (Ahsan Manzil Museum) A 200-year-old aristocratic mansion, rebuilt in 1900 (see P5 for its original appearance). After changing hands and surviving destruction, it was finally restored in 1992 and turned into a museum by the Bangladeshi government. Its pink exterior is iconic, but the real attraction is the architecture itself—because the exhibits? Well... 1️⃣ The Only Worthwhile Sight: The Building The displays consist of dusty portraits, cracked porcelain, and random noble household items from the 20th century. "Chaotic South Asian Aesthetic": Everything feels haphazardly piled together, with visible mold, stains, and zero proper labeling. Maintenance? Practically nonexistent. 2️⃣ The Visitor Experience? Painful. Crowded beyond belief—locals LOVE stopping at every single exhibit for selfies, doubling the chaos. Introvert nightmare—this place will test your social battery to its limits. 3️⃣ Other... Quirks The "Lawn": A patch of mud and weeds in front, which locals treat like a picnic spot. (Yes, people just sit on the dirt. 😳) 💰Ticket Prices: Locals: 40 BDT Islamic countries: 300 BDT Other foreigners: 500 BDT (feels like a tourist tax...) Location Issues: 🌿Narrow, broken roads—2km took 20 mins in bumper-to-bumper traffic. 🏙️Surrounded by crumbling buildings, giving it that authentic Dhaka charm. #Dhaka#Ahsan Manzil Museum#Bangladesh#trip diary#travel guide#Bangladesh travel