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‘Victoria Memorial: The Crown of Calcutta’
The Victoria Memorial, a huge monument made of white marble located in the heart of the City of Joy, is one of the most famous monuments in West Bengal that has become a museum and popular tourist spot of the state. A brainchild of George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston and Viceroy of India, this monument's epitomising beauty and elegance was dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria (1819–1901). This grand and exquisite structure not only acts as reminiscence to the rule of British Crown in the Indian subcontinent, but also stands out as an excellent architectural gem in Indo-Saracenic revivalist style. It is a must visit tourist destination for first time visitors to experience the essence of Victorian era in the midst of the bustling metro city of Kolkata.
‘Victoria Memorial: The Crown of Calcutta’
The Victoria Memorial, a huge monument made of white marble located in the heart of the City of Joy, is one of the most famous monuments in West Bengal that has become a museum and popular tourist spot of the state. A brainchild of George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston and Viceroy of India, this monument's epitomising beauty and elegance was dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria (1819–1901). This grand and exquisite structure not only acts as reminiscence to the rule of British Crown in the Indian subcontinent, but also stands out as an excellent architectural gem in Indo-Saracenic revivalist style. It is a must visit tourist destination for first time visitors to experience the essence of Victorian era in the midst of the bustling metro city of Kolkata.