Victoria Memorial is a huge white-marble structure and the cherishable remains of the British Raj in India. The structure, which is now floodlit in the night, gives a fascinating site. It has been now converted in a museum that houses the most impressive collection of memorabilia's from the days of Raj. Fort William was constructed in 1781 after the war of 1756. The entry into the fort is allowed only after getting special permits. Indian Museum, built in 1874, is the oldest museum in India and has one of the rare collections of archeological things. Eden Garden, located in the northwest corner of the city, is a small and pleasantly laid-out garden renowned for the cricket ground. Birla Planetarium, Kali Mandir, Howrah Bridge, Belur Math, Dakshineshwar Kali Temple, Botanical Garden, Marble Palace, Tagore House, Church of St John, Nakhoda Mosque, Raj Bhawan, Town Hall, and St. Paul's Cathedral are some other tourist places in Kolkata.
