Victoria Memorial is located at the heart of Kolkata, India and is one of the most iconic landmarks in the country.
The monument was built between 1906 and 1921 in memory of Queen Victoria who ruled the British Empire for 63 years.
Constructed to Honour Queen Victoria
The structure incorporates a blend of British and Mughal architectural styles created by Sir William Emerson with influences from Venetian Egyptian and Deccani styles.
Made of white Makrana marble, the same material was used for the Taj Mahal and adds splendor and elegance to it.
At the summit of the main dome sits a bronze statue (16 feet high) that represents progress and triumph by moving with the wind known as The Angel Of Victory.
This place has twenty-five galleries comprising different categories of things including paintings, sculptures, manuscripts etcetera that date back to the British period.
Lord Redesdale and Sir David Prain designed these extensive gardens which occupy 64 acres around this site hence providing an atmosphere full peaceful and attractive scenes at the same time.
The captivating light and sound event that occurs during the evening hours takes you through an audio visual tour of how Kolkata transformed over centuries under foreign rule into what it is today thereby providing more interactive experiences.
It reflects Indian subcontinent’s period with British colonial rule emotionally attached to it.
The Victoria Memorial is a must-see for everyone who visits Kolkata because it attracts millions of people annually as the symbolizes rich history of the city together with its architecture.
A notable structure located in Kolkata that reminds us all about colonial history of the Indian subcontinent and has continued to inspire all humanity.