Historical Wall of the Victoria Memorial, Kolkata

Travelling could be fun especially when you are around the place where everything looks so captivating and conjuring that you can’t stop walking and craving for more and what could be more surprising when you get to visit an eternal wall of the Victoria memorial of Kolkata.

Established between 1906 and 1921 to honour the legacy of Queen Victoria who was an arch monarch of Great Britain, the works here solemnly defines the great architecture and forbearance.

Situated near the site of Jawaharlal Nehru road the Victoria memorial is one of the key attractions of the city tourism and its white washed beauty that depicts the glorious walls like that of Taj Mahal defines the historic significance of the place.

It was Lord Curzon the then viceroy and governor-general of India who took an initiative after the death of Queen Victoria to established something to pay homage and tribute to the silent body of the Queen. So following the same vision Curzon commissioned the walls and asked Messrs. Martin and Co. to sum up his idea.

When it comes to the architectural beauty than its white marble relates the design of Indo-Saracenic revivalist. While appreciating the splendour of the construction one must thank William Emerson who is responsible for creating the brilliance of architecture.

At present the walls of the memorial has been converted into museum where traveller comes to see the historical facts related with the life of Queen Victoria and artifacts, sketches, paintings etc that depicts the time of her reign.

When it comes to maintenance than Victoria memorial is administered by Ministry of Culture of India and they have been doing everything possible to polish the charm of an eloquent Victoria memorial.

Nearby Attraction

While you walk here to appreciate the historical plinth of the Vitoria Memorial which can be considered as one of the most desired destinations of the tourist make sure to understand that apart from Victoria you have many other places where you can look to enjoy the time of your well earned vacation.

Walk down the gates of Kalighat Temple, Nicoo Park, Aquatica, Park circus, Esplanade, south city mall, Lake Gardens, Dharmatala, science city and many more to see the real colours of city where you are sure to feel the joy and illustrative feature of the city.

Best Time to Visit

To witness the springs of Kolkata the best time would be during the time of October when intensity of summer settles down to call for moderate climatic condition. Beside that you can come here during the time of December when the entire surroundings of city prepare itself to enjoy the call of the winter.

How to Reach

When it comes to transport and communication of the city than one can assure himself/herself that they would get everything at a walking distance and getting around won’t be a problem because every corner and blocks of the city is so well connected by roadways that you will hardly face any problem to reach the desire destinations.

By train- the nearest railway station is Sealdah railway station.

By air-the nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International airport.