This white marble marvel is Kolkata’s most distinguished landmark. In 1905, Lord Curzon conceived the idea of its construction and the foundation stone was laid by Prince of Wales (King George V) on 4th Jan, 1906. It was inaugurated by the Duke of Windsor on 21st dec. 1921 and is now the most prolific remind
er of the British rule in India. The majestic 61 m. high white edifice with its formal gardens and water courses sprawls across an area of 26 hectares and is located at the southern end of ‘The Maidan’. It was designed by Sir William Emerson blending British and Mughal architecture styles. A 4.9 metres black bronze statue of an angel known as Victory, holding a bugle in her hand was placed at the apex of the dome above the memorial. The 4.5 tonnes statue is fixed to its pedestal with ball bearings and rotates colonial days and over 3,500 exhibits are displayed in its galleries. The evening Sound and Light show is worth seeing.
er of the British rule in India. The majestic 61 m. high white edifice with its formal gardens and water courses sprawls across an area of 26 hectares and is located at the southern end of ‘The Maidan’. It was designed by Sir William Emerson blending British and Mughal architecture styles. A 4.9 metres black bronze statue of an angel known as Victory, holding a bugle in her hand was placed at the apex of the dome above the memorial. The 4.5 tonnes statue is fixed to its pedestal with ball bearings and rotates colonial days and over 3,500 exhibits are displayed in its galleries. The evening Sound and Light show is worth seeing. 
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