The Victoria Memorial in Kolkata is a majestic monument built between 1906 and 1921 as a tribute to Queen Victoria, the then Empress of India. This grand marble edifice is the largest monument to a monarch in the world, standing on 64 acres of gardens. It showcases a blend of British and Mughal architectural styles and now serves as a museum with a rich collection of paintings, sculptures, and manuscripts, drawing millions of visitors annually.