Victoria Memorial, Marble building in Kolkata, India.
The Victoria Memorial is a large marble building in Kolkata, dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria.
Built between 1906 and 1921, it is a symbol of the British Raj in India.
It houses a museum that showcases the history and culture of Kolkata and the rest of India.
Open from 10am to 5pm, closed on Mondays and national holidays.
The memorial is surrounded by gardens that cover 64 acres and include numerous statues and sculptures.
Location: Ward No. 63, Kolkata Municipal Corporation
Inception: 1921
Architect: William Emerson
Architectural style: Indo-Saracenic architecture
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible with help
Material: Makrana marble
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10:00-18:00, Saturday-Sunday 10:00-20:00, Holidays closed
Phone: +913322231890
Email: victomem@gmail.com
Website: victoriamemorial-cal.org
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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