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Victory War Memorial

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One of the Top rated Memorial parks in Chennai


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37FP+96X, Port Trust Officers Quarters, Sathya Nagar, Chennai Port Trust, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600009, India

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+91 1800 4253 1111

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4.50 (1.3K reviews)

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  • 5/5 wasim a. 2 years ago on Google • 96 reviews
    Opposite the Chennai Port Trust Gate No.4, the Victory War Memorial, formerly called the Cupid's bow, is a memorial for the war dead in Chennai, India, It was initially constructed to commemorate the victory of the Allied Armies during World War I (1914–1918) and later became the victory war memorial for World War II (1939–1945). Post India's independence it has honored the fallen Indian soldiers. The outer rooms and canopies have been named after WWI and II battlegrounds- Mesopotamia, Sudan etc.The main tower has pillars around it commemorating the wars India has fought after independence along with the names of the soldiers/martyrs. The memorial has a somber and serene aura around it. It is almost on a traffic island. Visitors can walk around it. Access to the inner lawn and closer to the victory tower is restricted. It is maintained a small section of Indian army soldiers.The memorial is a must visit.
    12 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Murshed R. 5 months ago on Google • 358 reviews
    A moving remembrance of the gallant warriors who gave their life in World War I may be found at Chennai's Victory War Memorial. With its perpetual flame and symbolic arch, the massive edifice provides a somber and contemplative setting. The memorial is surrounded by well-kept gardens that add to the tranquil mood. For those looking to take a minute to reflect and show respect for the warriors, it's a must-visit. It serves as a fitting reminder of the sacrifices made for the nation's independence.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mehthab P. 1 year ago on Google • 142 reviews
    It is a war memorial built for the memory of Martyrs. It is known as Victory War Memorial. It is very well maintained by Army. It is situated near to Indian Navy Office and Port Trust.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Subham D. 4 years ago on Google • 277 reviews
    Nice, beautiful, clean and well organised and well maintained place... this place is symbolises as patriotic ambience of the Nation... this Victory War Memorial is just around 7 to 8 minutes distance from MGR Chennai Central Railway station and also around 10 minutes from Asia's largest Marina Beach by OLA Auto... this Victory War Memorial is surrounded by Indian Army Regional HQ, Indian Navy Base Camp (INS Adyar), Chennai Port and Central IB, CISF office and mess...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Amit W. 1 year ago on Google • 215 reviews
    22nd of August 2019 happens to be Madras Day .Chennai derived from thevoriginal name Cheena Pattinum , was once officially known as Madras during the British rule in India . To commomorate this day, I thought it was fit to write about the War memorial in Chennai , located at the beginning of Marina Beach Road , now formally rechristened as Kamarajar Salai after the Late first CM of Madtas Shri Kamaraj . Victory war memorial also known as Cupid's Bow was contructed to commomorate the victory of the allied forces during world war I, that happenned between 1912 to 1917. It later also became the memorial for world war II as well and that took place between 1939 to 1945. This addirion to the first , was primarily to honour the brave soldiers, who hailed from the Madras Presidency and who lost their lives . In those days of the British rule .the Madras presidency also included , what is now known as Andhra pradesh state Its another story that in later years to this memorial was added inscriptions of 1948 Kashmir Aggression, 1962 War with China and the Indo-Pakistan War . To the East of this memorial lies the Chennai port extention and to the North is situated, The Fort St George- The seat of power for the British as well for the successive Goverment of Tamil.Nadu state . The Island parade ground, owned by the army lies to the west and this ground is mainky used for conductiong many exhibitions., The main being the Pongal festival exhibition that is arranged each year by the Government .This exhibition attracts huge crowds from all over city and the state . The Famous Marina Road or Kamarajar Salai , begins with this memorial. It is siruated in the middle of the road that bifurcates into Flag staff Road that leads to Fort suburban Railway staion and the other called North Beach Road that leads to Fort St George and further on to North Madras or north Chennai . Ths memorial is landscaped beautifully and well.maintained and in spite of heavy traffic its pretty quite inside . This victory memorial.has become one of the main land mark in long and chequered history of Chennai which again was derived from.Chenna Pattinum during East India days that carved out of Area under The Nawab of Arcot during the British era in India .
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ramaa 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful place, must visit to see the sacrifices of martyrs . It is located to the south of Fort St. George and marks the beginning of the 13-km-long Marina beach . Memorial for Martyrs those who laid down their lives in the World War I and WWII and Kargil wars. . The tall flag hoisted there brings you goosebumps for sure, very protected place and We can see army guards on each security point. . I saw martyrs family members visit on their birthdays or special occasions and could see flowers on the memorial . Each Inscriptions has a list of martyrs died in that war . Each side of the stupa has Tamil, Telugu Urudu and English written on it
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Fawas I. 3 years ago on Google
    Victory War Memorial, formerly called the Cupid's bow, is a memorial in Chennai, India, originally constructed to commemorate the victory of the Allied Armies during World War I (1914–1918) and later became the victory war memorial for World War II (1939–1945), erected in the memory of those from the Madras presidency who lost their lives in the wars.Later addition includes inscriptions of 1948 Kashmir Aggression, 1962 War with China and the Indo-Pakistan War.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ASHARUL S. 2 years ago on Google
    Victory War Memorial, formerly called the Cupid's bow, is a memorial in Chennai, India, originally constructed to commemorate the victory of the Allied Armies during World War I (1914–1918) and later became the victory war memorial for World War II (1939–1945), erected in the memory of those from the Madras presidency who lost their lives in the wars.Later addition includes inscriptions of 1948 Kashmir Aggression, 1962 War with China and the Indo-Pakistan War.The Victory War Memorial is located to the south of Fort St. George and marks the beginning of the 13-km-long Marina beach. It is a circular rock and marble structure built in the area that formerly housed the coastal belfry. Within what was once called Cupid's Bow stands a flag post with the Tricolour aflutter, and a squat tower that lances the sky. Beyond the red-and-gold pennants that line the path are steps that lead to a plaque replete with the names of men from the Madras Presidency who fell in two World Wars and those that followed Independence. The towering National Flag will be visible over a long distance and would be there throughout the year. The flag is expected to instill a feeling of oneness and patriotism amongst all the citizens and remind them about the supreme sacrifices made by our soldiers in the highest tradition of the Services. The flag mast measuring 30.5 meters in height proudly holds aloft the 20 feet by 30 feet Tricolour which adds to the grandeur of the Victory War Memorial...
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rishi R. 6 years ago on Google • 228 reviews
    Victory War Memorial is located in south of Fort St. George. It was built in memory of allied armies fought in World War-I. People from Madras presidency who lost their lives in the World War-II war are also remembered here. Later became the memorial for those who lost their lives in Kashmir aggression, war with China and Indo-Pakistan war. War memorial on Beach road dedicated to martyrs who scarified their life's in freedom fight and war. It is well maintained and managed by the Armed forces.

  • 5/5 Vishnu K. 2 years ago on Google • 191 reviews
    Vikram Batra was awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest military honour on 15 August 1999, the 52nd anniversary of India's independence. Indian army is a role model for our youngsters

  • 4/5 Ecstatic I. 4 years ago on Google
    Victory War Memorial, formerly called the Cupid's bow, it is located in chennai, india
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sai R. 2 years ago on Google
    I am proud to be an indian, and my grandpa died in this war. I am feeling proud of my family.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vijay D. 2 years ago on Google
    The design of the War memorial is awesome. It was originally constructed to commemorate the victory of the Allied Forces during World War 1 & later to celebrate the victory of World War 2. Later addition includes inscriptions of 1948 Kashmir Aggression, 1962 War with China and the Indo-Pakistan War.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yash S. 4 years ago on Google
    Must visit. Historical place
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anil B. 4 years ago on Google
    Place ware you feel proud to be an Indian must visit this.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 BASKAR D. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful war memorial in Chennai daily early morning 6'0 clock National flag raising very nice
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mahes W. 2 years ago on Google
    Victory War Memorial, formerly called the Cupid's bow, is a memorial in Chennai, India, originally constructed to commemorate the victory of the Allied Armies during World War I (1914–1918) and later became the victory war memorial for World War II (1939–1945), erected in the memory of those from the Madras presidency who lost their lives in the wars.[1] Later addition includes inscriptions of 1948 Kashmir Aggression, 1962 War with China and the Indo-Pakistan War. It is a circular rock and marble structure built in the area that formerly housed the coastal belfry. Within what was once called Cupid's Bow stands a flag post with the Tricolour aflutter, and a squat tower that lances the sky. Beyond the red-and-gold pennants that line the path are steps that lead to a plaque replete with the names of men from the Madras Presidency who fell in two World Wars and those that followed Independence. The towering National Flag will be visible over a long distance and would be there throughout the year. The flag is expected to instill a feeling of oneness and patriotism amongst all the citizens and remind them about the supreme sacrifices made by our soldiers in the highest tradition of the Services.The flag mast measuring 30.5 meters in height proudly holds aloft the 20 feet by 30 feet Tricolour which adds to the grandeur of the Victory War Memorial.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 PURAHAN P. 4 years ago on Google
    War memorial
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vidya T. 2 years ago on Google • 32 reviews
    A must visit place, to pay tribute to our warriors. Taking children to such places is very important to teach them what destruction to lives and property can be caused by wars and also to show how several heroic people have sacrificed their lives for the country.

  • 5/5 Vikrant N. 1 year ago on Google • 14 reviews
    The War Memorial is really beautiful. Although people aren't allowed to enter it's premise but they can just take pictures from the outside circle around the main road. Still it was a memorable experience to be there.

  • 5/5 Samuel P. 2 years ago on Google
    Saw it yesterday on my way back from the station, beautiful structure. Memorial to the the soldier who protect our Country.

  • 5/5 Mohana K S. 9 months ago on Google • 12 reviews
    The memorial has a somber and serene aura around it. It is almost on a traffic island. Visitors can walk around it. Access to the inner lawn and closer to the victory tower is restricted. It is maintained a small section of Indian army soldiers.The memorial is a must visit.The War Memorial is really beautiful. Although people aren't allowed to enter it's premise but they can just take pictures from the outside circle around the main road. Still it was a memorable experience to be there.

  • 5/5 Krishnamoorthy A. 2 years ago on Google
    Several occasions we visited the Important memorial, which at a attractive please, merina beech, Big leaders amid, Saint George's Fort, inside Assembly areas, more to say, centres&State officials. The war memorial which is very respect plase to pay homage&salute to the jawans who lost their lives In area's of front line. They are given as very importance to accept salute even &ever. Their names with achieve are engraved on the piller. This piller& surroundings are very attractive. Public not failed to Visit the memorial park from in and out side of India. We too Bound to salute. Jai Hind.

  • 4/5 Srinu C. 3 years ago on Google
    What a design and what a structure simple super so patriotic scenarios if you visit that surroundings just opposite chennai port office. And midst of signal point on main road and almost 2kms from chennai central railway station and so neat and well protected by the staff the surrounding walls I mean some chains rounded this place. It is written 1938 and 1945 the war period memories. The stone's color is so unique and as the morning sun rays falls on that memorial pillar it's so bright and blowing with beautiful coloring and so photogenic and at the ground level ap Greene the park type they maintained.

  • 4/5 Ritesh n. 4 years ago on Google
    Not much to see here. But you get names of many martiers died in the wars

  • 5/5 Girish K. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place that's tidy, clean, well-kept, and well-organised... As a patriotic ambience, this place symbolizes our nation's spirit... A 10 minute drive by OLA Auto is necessary to reach Asia's largest Marina Beach that is only 7 to 8 minutes from MGR Chennai Central Railway Station. Victory War Memorial is surrounded by Indian Army Regional Headquarters, Indian Navy Base Camp (INS Adyar), Chennai Port and Central Inter-Service Battalion, and the CISF office and mess.

  • 5/5 Arivu's Twist in T. 3 years ago on Google
    Good memories

  • 5/5 nisha n. 3 years ago on Google
    nice place

  • 4/5 karan K. 3 years ago on Google
    Looks good clean and 24/7security army officer

  • 1/5 Thirupathirao S. 3 years ago on Google
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  • 4/5 Sathish K. 3 years ago on Google
    Good and neat place

  • 5/5 Sathis kumar.G G. 1 year ago on Google
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  • 5/5 Be W. 2 years ago on Google
    Victory war memorial in chennai formerly called as cupid's bow, erected in the memory of those from the Madras presidency who lost their live in the ww1 and WW2.

  • 5/5 Prabhu M. 1 year ago on Google
    Well decorated in honor to soldier. Went on 26th Jan.

  • 5/5 Biker S. 1 year ago on Google
    Opposite the Chennai Port Trust Gate No.4, the Victory War Memorial, formerly called the Cupid's bow, is a memorial for the war dead in Chennai, India. It was initially constructed to commemorate the victory of the Allied Armies during World War 1 (1914–1918) and later became the victory war memorial for World War 2 (1939–1945). Post India's independence it has honored the fallen Indian soldiers.🙏

  • 4/5 Thomas T. 1 year ago on Google
    The victory war memorial place was very nice. And the place was under the control of the army so they don't allow it to be near to see

  • 5/5 Majestic E. 1 year ago on Google
    Pleasent place.... Early morning time was soo pleasent for walking , Bycycling. Near to Merina Beach. Afternoon times will be a little hot. Buses , Autos , bikes and ola , Uber service also available.

  • 5/5 Vignesh A. 1 year ago on Google
    The mark of bravery Chennai. It's hold the hidden sacrifice of our early soldiers. This place is just near to beach and RBI and behind which a seasonal amusement park is located. Overall it's a good time to spend along with families

  • 2/5 Yuri S. 1 year ago on Google
    First of all, you are NOT WELCOME here. The public is not allowed to come close, you can see only from the roadside with heavy traffic. Forget it.

  • 4/5 Bharathi R. 10 months ago on Google
    This is a small open park place to see but you are not allowed to enter and step onto the grass area. I feel it’s Not much fascinating

  • 5/5 Ben Lawrence J. 2 years ago on Google
    Victory War Memorial is a memorial in chennai near to the beach.It gives us pride and stands as a pillar of memory of all the lives lost in the wars during the world War I and II from the Madras presidency

  • 4/5 CURIOUS G. 11 months ago on Google
    5-10 minutes are enough to explore this place. Nothing much here.

  • 5/5 乃尺Ծズ乇刀ŤнЦЛÐƐ尺らŤØ尺௱ 2 years ago on Google
    Really a great place giving the memories and sacrifice by oru people for the war

  • 5/5 Jay M. 2 years ago on Google
    A nice peaceful place now a traffic go around island... Built in memory of WW I 1914 Victory...

  • 5/5 Vishwanathan P. 2 years ago on Google
    Lest we forget. A good reminder of the ultimate sacrifice that our men in uniform did for our country. Although it's a busy road you should stop by admire the beauty of this place and pay homage to the martyrs. It also hosts wreath laying ceremony on special occasions.

  • 5/5 Kamlesh J. 2 years ago on Google
    It was my luck to visit this place since it is an restricted area to public and opened just for four days from 16th dec to 19th dec very proud of our soldiers 🇮🇳🇮🇳

  • 5/5 Star H. 2 years ago on Google
    Visited to pay homage to those army personnel who died and wounded during Indo/Pak/Bangladesh war. Place is decorated for the celebration of 50 th year of victory over Pakistan.

  • 5/5 Manoharan R. 2 years ago on Google
    Goosebumps the moment I placed my barefoot to pat my respects on this war Memorial day. Well maintained ambience. Jawans guiding visitors was q good thought... Vandemataram! Jai Hind!!

  • 5/5 Balaji T. 2 years ago on Google
    Indian Army Memorial chennai Port Gate near TN Sectorite Chennai Best of the place on that Road Marina Beach Nepiar Bridge

  • 4/5 Ajitesh M. 4 years ago on Google
    Unclean surroundings

  • 5/5 shubh s. 4 years ago on Google
    Tribute to Second world War martyr. Maintained by army people. Hoisted flag appears good. Saluted the place and paid tribute to the martyr.

  • 5/5 KARAN M. 4 years ago on Google
    They kept in clean and it's has history and we just learnt that..

  • 5/5 Trn R. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent place, neatly maintained, generate some patriotism, imagine the history, sit in calm... Feel it....

  • 4/5 stephen samuel A. 4 years ago on Google
    It's bang opp to my work place

  • 5/5 பூவை E. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful place

  • 4/5 Rajesh P. 4 years ago on Google
    Peace

  • 5/5 kumar h. 4 years ago on Google
    Must visit

  • 5/5 Anjan K. 4 years ago on Google
    Spot for our cycling community

  • 4/5 Abhishek T. 4 years ago on Google
    A good location

  • 5/5 suresh m. 4 years ago on Google
    INDIAN

  • 5/5 Swarnali M. 4 years ago on Google
    Wow

  • 5/5 VIVEK M. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely

  • 5/5 Moideen N. 6 years ago on Google
    Well maintained. War memorial... In the memory of those beloved heroes...

  • 5/5 vikram b. 6 years ago on Google
    Love our national flag love you Jai hind jai bharat

  • 5/5 ABINASH S. 5 years ago on Google
    It's a good memorial at the middle of road.touristd are not allowed inside.

  • 3/5 BHARATESH Z C. 5 years ago on Google
    IT'S A SIMPLE PLACE & NICE

  • 3/5 Raunak k. 5 years ago on Google
    Remembering monument...will get better in future.

  • 5/5 Pulak B. 5 years ago on Google
    Place for a quick visit and spending good times.A monument for the supreme sacrifice of our soliders during indo-pak & chaina war . Situated near Fort st. George on the beach road. But do go there in day tym.

  • 4/5 ramu k. 5 years ago on Google
    Gud place gud maintained and clean but very small.

  • 5/5 Ketan B. 5 years ago on Google
    The huge national flag in front of victory war memorial it looks very good to see

  • 4/5 Nirbhay S. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place

  • 4/5 POOJA P. 4 years ago on Google
    Victoria war memorial Chennai is located near DrMGR memorial about two kilometers away ... It was a created after the Indian army personal join the world war I and Ii for east india company...in chennai you can visit this place from out side no entry near memorial in garden...

  • 5/5 Jijo c. 4 years ago on Google
    historical place…

  • 5/5 adhis h. 4 years ago on Google
    Clear and clean

  • 5/5 Thalapathi d. 4 years ago on Google
    Super

  • 5/5 Lucifer M. 4 years ago on Google
    Victory War Memorial, formerly called the Cupid's bow, is a memorial in Chennai, India, originally constructed to commemorate the victory of the Allied Armies during World War I (1914–1918) and later became the victory war memorial for World War II(1939–1945), erected in the memory of those from the Madras presidency who lost their lives in the wars. Later addition includes inscriptions of 1948 Kashmir Aggression, 1962 War with China and the Indo-Pakistan War.

  • 5/5 ABDUL H. 4 years ago on Google
    Love army

  • 3/5 C.VENKATESH C. 4 years ago on Google
    Ok

  • 5/5 Shaji J. 4 years ago on Google
    Greeny environment! Simply awesome! Constructed for a noble cause!

  • 5/5 Naveen 4 years ago on Google
    Goood

  • 1/5 kali j. 4 years ago on Google
    Not sure

  • 5/5 Makesh M. 4 years ago on Google
    You have visit with your camera

  • 4/5 MANEESH M. 4 years ago on Google
    Good place

  • 5/5 kailash c. 4 years ago on Google
    Positive vibes, patrotrait.

  • 5/5 NATARAJAN J. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place to visit

  • 5/5 Praveen V. 4 years ago on Google
    Well maintained place

  • 3/5 Elizabeth S. 4 years ago on Google
    Which tells the past beautifully

  • 4/5 Jai J. 4 years ago on Google
    Good Historical place. Can visit. Near Marina beach. Cool location.

  • 4/5 Bawan K. 4 years ago on Google
    It's tell us heritage and pride

  • 5/5 Mohammed T. 4 years ago on Google
    Goosebumps

  • 5/5 Jana R. 4 years ago on Google
    nice place


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