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Victoria Memorial

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

4.6 (0)

Overview

A white-marble dream between Raj and republic — Kolkata's domed memorial rises from 64 acres of gardens, its galleries charting the city's story while the black bronze Angel of Victory pivots on the dome above reflecting pools.

Why visit: Kolkata's most beautiful building, inside and out.

History: Conceived by Curzon on Queen Victoria's death in 1901 and completed in 1921 with Makrana marble; it became a museum of the colonial encounter it commemorates.

Things to do

›Tour the Royal and Calcutta galleries under the dome
›Golden-hour photos across the reflecting pools
›Stroll or horse-carriage the memorial gardens
›Evening light-and-sound on Kolkata's history
›Combine with St Paul's Cathedral next door

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Mar

Entry fee

₹30 (Indians), ₹500 (foreigners); gardens ₹10

Hours

Gardens 5:30 am–6:15 pm; museum 10–5, Mon closed

Est. budget

₹100–500

Duration

Half day

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