The Victoria Memorial of Kolkata is a majestic structure in white marble, modeled on Taj Mahal. The Victoria Memorial was built in memory of Queen Victoria in the early 20th Century. The total expenditure of building Victoria Memorial was around Rs 1,50,000,000. This magnificent structure was designed by Sir William Emerson and inaugurated by the Prince of Wales

Located in the southern end of the Kolkata Maidan, the dramatic Victoria Memorial of Kolkata lies close to the Jawaharlal Nehru Road. Set in the middle of the beautiful garden grounds, the Victoria Memorial of Kolkata has a large bronze statue of the Queen Empress. There is a moving angel on the top of the Victoria Memorial in Kolkata facing the Calcutta Maidan.

You can see the following statues in the Victoria Memorial of Kolkata

The statues of Motherhood
The statues of Architecture
The statues of Learning
The statues of Justice
The statues of Charity
The statues of Art
The statues of Prudence

All these statues were brought from Italy when the Victoria Memorial of Kolkata was built. The magical lighting effect every evening brings charm and beauty to the structure of Victoria Memorial. There is a 5 meter tall bronze winged figure of Victory that weighs nearly 3 tons.

The Victoria Memorial of Kolkata is one of the most popular tourist spot in the city.Victoria Memorial is also one of the few well- maintained heritage buildings that ever existed in the capital city. It is open everyday except Mondays from 10 am to 4.30 pm.

Victoria Memorial Location Map

^*The Map Showing the Location of Victoria Memorial in Kolkata, Westbengal .

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Last Updated on : 01 August 2011