Kolkata (Calcutta) Attractions
The Victoria Memorial
Victoria Memorial
This astounding marble building is probably the most impressive
colonial structure in India. It was built to commemorate Queen
Victoria and completed after 20 years of work in 1921. Inside is a
fascinating museum of Indian history including some wonderful
sculptures. The monument is situated on 64 acres of land including
lakes, gardens and walking paths.
Address: Queen's Way, Central Kolkata;
Website: www.victoriamemorial-cal.org;
Telephone: 33 2223 1890;
Opening time: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 4.30pm. Sound-and-Light show; Tuesdya to Sun, 7.15pm (October to February) and 7.45pm (March to June);
Admission: Monument Rs. 150, Sound-and-Light show Rs. 20
