Victoria Memorial

Victoria Memorial Hall is one of the best tourist places in Kolkata; a tremendous 103 metres long, 56 metres high and is topped by a 5 metre tall bronze statue of Victory, which rotates in the wind. Fondly known as “The Pride of Kolkata”, it is a magnificent sight framed by vast, beautiful gardens. Spectacular on the outside, it also houses an impressive collection of weapons, maps, coins, stamps, artefacts and textiles, as well as portraits of Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and Indian freedom fighters. The Victoria Memorial Hall is an easy drive from the best hotels in Kolkata, India, including our luxyr hotel: The Oberoi Grand.