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.
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