The Victoria Memorial was built at a time when the British Raj was at its culminating point and hence it is no wonder that it represents the architectural climax of the city. It was Viceroy Lord Curzon who specified its classical style but the actual plan was laid down by the renowned architect Sir William Emerson. Its architectural details had a strong influence of the English civic baroque architecture of the period, particularly the Belfast City Hall.
This grandiloquent structure presently houses a museum of British India memorabilia. In the evening, special Son et Lumière shows on the historical themes are held in the park. Every day, crowds of people visit the premises from early morning to sunset. Being one of the most popular tourist spot in the city, it is one of the few well-maintained heritage buildings that exist in the city today.
Museums and MonumentsIndian Museum Job Charnock's Tomb Park Street Cemetery Shahid Minar Victoria Memorial
Heritage Tour
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