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Victoria Memorial Hall

1 Queen's Way, Kolkata, India
91 33 2223 1890
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Ranked #5 of 92 attractions in Kolkata
Type: Museums, History Museums, Monuments/ Statues, Gardens
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New Delhi, India
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

nice structure and lot of history inside. it is not possible for tourists to read everything in two hours.it would have been more interesting if a guide was available to show us around.also very few fans and very little airconditioning.just too hot to appreciate

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Not just the architecture,the collection of art and weapons of the past centuries are also fascinating.the only complaint is the lack of ambient lighting,which this excellent collection certainly deserves.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

The Victoria Memorial, officially the Victoria Memorial Hall, is a memorial building dedicated to Victoria, Empress of India, which is located in Kolkata (Calcutta), India – the capital of West Bengal and a former capital of British India. It currently serves as a museum and a tourist attraction. It is an autonomous organization within the Government of India's Ministry of... More

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begusarai
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

This is mix of history, hang out, adda (gossiping), street food, overall feel the 'city of joy'. A must visit place at kolkata even you dont like going to monuments/ places with historical interest.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

A good place to visit while you are in kolkata. though a bit crowded in the holidays. if you like to experiance the crowd also it is the best place to spend an evening enjoying its lawns and garden while the statues will remind you the great hay days of colonial british empire.The exhibits inside the hall will bring you... More

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Chennai, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

The Victoria Garden surrounding the memorial building is great but the most interesting part of my visit to this place is the museum that is in this beautifully erected structure. There are historical photos and drawings of the deveopment of the memorial itself from the scratch to the final shape of the building. That is not all. The history of... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

I went to visit Victoria Memorial Hall with a few of my guests who were visiting India for the first time and are from USA in January 2013. We went in the morning which was nice - the sun was not strong and the wonderfully landscaped grounds were at their best at that time. As you enter you feel really... More

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Chennai, India
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

A beautiful building of the British era that inspired. The upkeep of the garden and surroundings too were great! But the museum was a big let down.....So many things of antique and archive value seems to scattered about without any story or logical order. The impact could have been wonderful if there was better explanations and display. Why didnt the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

This beautiful memorial gives you a slice of feeling of British rule in India. The memorial and statue of Victoria are gorgeous. The gallery is not to be missed, but also not too large to be intimidating. We were there on field trip day so we have a constant stream of school children who walked in a continuous single-file line.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Victoria Memorial Hall is one of the historic pride of Kolkata. This architectural white marvel hall is situated in the center, surrounded by green meadows, beautiful flower gardens, artificial lakes & fountains; which of course enhances the charm of the surroundings.This is an awesome romantic place. One can escape from the monotonous din & bustle conditions of the city life... More

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