Last Sunday, I visited the iconic tourist destination of Victoria Memorial Hall in central Kolkata.

Here's some interesting facts about this popular place:-

* The historic Victoria Memorial Hall was established more than a century ago, in the year 1921. Construction began on 1906.

* It primarily is marble structure that hosts a museum in the memory of former British monarch Queen Victoria.

* It was commissioned by then Viceroy of British India, Lord Curzon after the death of Queen Victoria in 1901.

* The museum is located in the middle of a 64-acre complex, divided into 21 gardens and a set of connected waterways.

* The garden is wheelchair accessible.

* There is a bronze statue of Queen Victoria on the throne of British empire, located next to the hall. Also, there are statues of multiple British Indian officials and prominent Indian personalities built around.

* The museum explores the socio-cultural evolution of Bengal and India, walking down the path of time ranging from Mughal era to British Raj to the freedom movement till the independence of India attained in 1947.

* The museum is open everyday between 10 am and 6 pm except Mondays and public holidays. The entry fee is a nominal ₹50. The garden is accessible at ₹30 everyday except holidays.

* The place has a good transportation connectivity. Nearest metro station is Maidan on the north-south line. It is accessible by bus, ferry (close to Babughat), train (in close proximity to both Howrah and Sealdah railway terminus) and cab service.

* Also, there are horse-driven carriages available for a joyride around the park.