The Grand Victoria Memorial

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The Grand Victoria Memorial

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• Kolkata or the City of Joy is one place that I
  always remember fondly.

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• There is a certain charm in the city that only
  those who have lived here and felt the warmth of
  the people and the place can understand.
• My first tram and metro rides were here visit
  to the vintage car rally, New Market and Park
  Street during Christmas time evokes a floodgate
  of fond memories.
• I couldnt get enough of Victoria Memorial when I
  first visited the majestic white edifice

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• The façade of the 93-year-old structure, which
  was built in honour of Queen Victoria after her
  death in 1901, always fascinated me.
• Lord Curzon, the then Viceroy of India, wanted a
  magnificent monument in her name and requested
  the people of the country to donate generously
  for the memorial.

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• Built of white Makrana marbles, it is a fusion of
  Mughal and British architecture. The 184-feet
  high building, designed by William Emerson, was
  finally open for public in 1921.
• The Royal Gallery exhibits portraits and
  paintings of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert,
  chronicling their lives and the lives of the
  Royal British family.

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• The museum has a good collection of stamps, maps,
  weapons, artefacts and coins from the Queens era
  when she ruled as the empress of India to the
  British rule of the country.
• I love the hallway of the museum, but
  unfortunately photography is prohibited.

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• There is nothing like lazing around in the
  afternoon at the lush green gardens spread across
  a sprawling 64-acres of land.
• There are families that come here just for
  picnics, but there are couples too, who love this
  idyllic spot.
• As the sun went down and the monument was
  illuminated, we sat and enjoyed the light and
  sound show.

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• And as the gates were being closed for the day,
  we would make our exit, to be back again the next
  week.

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When to Visit

• Victoria Memorial garden is open throughout the
  year on all days (5.30 am to 7 pm).
• However, if you want to visit the museum, do not
  go on a Monday. It is also a haven for morning
  walkers.
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Nearby Attractions

• The Citizens Park, next to Victoria Memorial,
  was another place, where we would just sit and
  enjoy the sound and light show.
• St Pauls Cathedral is also a must-visit nearby.
• For the movie buffs, Nandan is just a stones
  throw away.