Victoria Memorial was built and inaugurated in the memory of Queen Victoria in the year 1921 located in Kolkata. This historic memorial was built for people to see and get a feel of pictures and statues of great men who played a vital role in the history of India. Victoria Memorial reflects British and Mughal architecture which was completely built in Rs 1 Cr 50 Lakhs and these funds were generated through voluntary donations.
Memorial stands enclosed with 64 acres of blooming gardens and house of large paintings, collections related to Queen Victoria.After Independence in the year 1947, paintings and items related to Indian Independence was included in the memorial.
Nice images, I remember visting this place almost 20 years ago!
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