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Victoria Memorial – A signature of Kolkata (a.k.a Calcutta the City of Joy)
Victoria
Memorial – A signature of Kolkata (a.k.a Calcutta the City of Joy)
The Victoria Memorial is a large marble building in Kolkata, West Bengal, India,.It was built between to the memory of Queen Victoria . This is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Kolkata.The memorial is situated on the Maidan (Kolkata) .
So when you are in Kolkata , it's a must visit. Let's quickly see some specialty of this awesome architecture.
Marvelous Marble :
The
Victoria Memorial is built of white Makrana marble and is a
memorial to an empress. In design, it echos the Taj Mahal with
its dome, four subsidiaries, octagonal-domed chattris, high
portals, terrace, and domed corner towers.[Source : Wikipedia]
Awesome
Architecture:
Architecture design of
Victoria Memorial is definitely a wonder. The design is in the
Indo-Saracenic revivalist style which uses a mixture of British and
Mughal elements with Venetian, Egyptian, Deccani and Islamic
architectural influences
Gorgeous
Garden and Lovely Lake:
Bonus: Those who are interested in history can visit the gallery in side building. Also once you out, you will find horse riding option (including chariot). This will be a good experience.
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Saturday, 4 August 2018
Durban Delight – "the largest 'Indian' city outside India
Durban is the third most
populous city in South Africa—after Johannesburg and Cape Town—and the largest
city in the South African province of KZN(KwaZulu-Natal). Durban is located on
the east coast of South Africa, Durban is famous for being the busiest port in
the country.
Durban is ethnically very diverse,
with a cultural richness of mixed beliefs and traditions. Durban has the most Indians
of any city outside India. The influence of Indians in Durban has been
significant, bringing with them a variety of cuisine (Curry), culture and
religion. Now days people often distinguish Indian with two broad categories as
either “Indian” or “Durban Indian”.
The South African Broadcasting Corporation
(SABC) also has an Indian-oriented radio service called Lotus FM.
Durban has many things to
offer to the tourists and it attracts them across globe. Durban is officially recognized
as one of the New7Wonders Cities together with Vigan, Doha, La Paz, Havana,
Beirut, and Kuala Lumpur
The journey from Johannesburg
to Durban is very scenic Picture
of Harrismith, Free State (mid-way stop)
List of Attractions: There are plenty attractions throughout
Durban (definitely wonderful beaches of Indian Ocean). I’m mentioning few.
Ø Moses
Mabhida Stadium Tour
(http://www.mmstadium.com/attractions/)
Ø Fun at
Ushaka Marine World (www.ushakamarineworld.co.za)
Ø Balito
Ø At Indian Ocean
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Saturday, 16 June 2018
Cape Town Calling – V&A Waterfront Where the city meets the sea
Cape Town
alternatively known as Mother City was established in 1652. Cape Town is
located in coastal region, Western Cape, South Africa. Cape Town is one of the
Capitals of South Africa.
Cape Town is considered one of the best cities in
the world. It has many things to offer to tourists, expats across globe.
Cape Town
was facing drought since last couple of years. But this year (2018) when I am
writing this article, Cape Town started to get their much required rain (Remember
Cape Town gets rain in their winter which is May – Aug period). In a positive
note Cape Town embraces rain, prepares for further downpours.
Let’s find
out some beautiful view of V&A Waterfront. The Victoria & Alfred
(V&A) Waterfront in Cape Town is situated on the Atlantic shore, Table Bay Harbor.
Market
place in V&A Water front
Top View
from Cape Town Eye:
Table Mountain in the back from Water Front:
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