India – A Repository of Brilliant British Era Architecture!!

The British ruled India for around 300 years and left indelible marks on every nook and cranny of the subcontinent. The fascinating tincture of colonial India is still apparent in 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 and is environed by two rectangular sections. Its enchanting entrance is lined with colonnades, British lions and the 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, 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 the British Army in World War I. As the sunsets, the aura around here gets all the more entrancing when colourful locals come here.

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. Surely, a must-visit for tourists in Goa!