Experts' Choice Award Victoria Memorial Hall
What the experts agree on
A grand white-marble monument to the British Raj, blending Taj Mahal and Capitol-style architecture, set in manicured gardens—an iconic Kolkata landmark and history-lovers' favorite.
“Dedicated to Queen Victoria, Victoria Memorial Halls adds sparkle to my city Calcutta (Now Kolkata) the former Capital of British India.”
– Afar Magazine
Frommer's "Billed as one of the city's top attractions, but... it's more likely to excite Rajophiles." Full review
Fodor's "Surrounded by extensive, carefully manicured gardens, and preceded by a typically sober statue of Victoria herself, it remains a major symbol of the British Raj." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The incredible Victoria Memorial is a vast, beautifully proportioned festival of white marble: think US Capitol meets Taj Mahal." Full review
