British ruled India for around three hundred years and left indelible marks on every nook and cranny of the subcontinent. The fascinating tincture of colonial India is still apparent across the buildings and infrastructures across Delhi, Madras (Chennai) and several other cities. The charm of these captivating structures is extremely powerful and well-known to lure hordes of foreign travellers who invest on flight tickets to India. Take a look at some of the most popular colonial architectural wonders that have emerged as the major attractions.
St Andrews Kirk, Madras
Drenched in colonial charisma and impeccably designed, St Andrews Kirk in Madras is a circular shaped building is environed by two rectangular sections. Its enchanting entrance is lined with colonnades, British lions and motto of East India Company. It is perhaps the crown in the jewel that literally leaves you gloating over your decision of making reservation for tickets to India and tour Madras.
Victoria Memorial in Calcutta
Dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria, Victoria Memorial (Victoria Memorial Hall) is a grand building built between 1906 and 1921. With Indo-Saracenic revivalist style, it blends British and Mughal designs with Venetian, Egyptian and Islamic architectural elements. No wonder why Victoria Memorial remains the stamping ground of almost every international traveller who spends on tickets on India bound flights for visiting Calcutta.
India Gate, Delhi
Missing out on a visit to the India Gate is a faux pas when visiting Delhi. The Arc-de-Triomphe is a pride of New Delhi known to fascinate domestic and foreigners alike. This mesmerising memorial ground commemorates the Indian soldiers who lost their lives for British Army in World War I. As the sunsets, the aura around this gets all the more entrancing when colourful locals come here and make ones visit more pleasing.
Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Goa
This intricately designed colonial church is a former palace of the Archbishop. Its exteriors are influenced by Tuscany style and entrance is Manuline styled.
