A grand white-marble landmark set beside the Maidan, the Victoria Memorial works like a museum and a calm garden escape at the heart of the city. Its galleries, statues, and open lawns make it one of Kolkata’s most photographed heritage sites—especially in the evening when the monument looks dramatic against the skyline.
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History & highlights
Built during the British Raj as a memorial to Queen Victoria, construction began after the foundation stone was laid in 1906 and the monument was opened to the public in 1921. Over time, it shifted from a purely symbolic imperial memorial to a major public museum that preserves and interprets Kolkata’s colonial-era history through collections, archives, and curated exhibitions.
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