VICTORIA MEMORIAL

It is a beautiful White Marble structure which began making in 1906 and was completed by 1921. While it originally got built with the idea of dedicating a memorial to Queen Victoria of Britain, it has now turned into a museum that attracts numerous people due to its stunning architecture and display.

The artistic monument is a mixture of British as well as Mughal form of architecture. Inside the huge fortress is a museum that has 25 galleries featuring sculptures, portraits, national leaders, arms, and armour. Moreover, it has unique, and original  works of William Shakespeare, Omar Khayyam, as well as Arabian Nights.

Location: Victoria Memorial Hall, 1, Queens Way, Maidan, Kolkata.

Price:
-Rs. 30 for Indians,
-Rs. 100 for citizens of the SAARC countries,
-Rs. 500 for nationals of all other countries.

Timing:
-From 10 am to 6 pm (Tuesday- Friday)and,
-From 10 am - 8 pm (Saturday, Sunday).

Best time to visit: October and March.