heritage

Vizag’s iconic heritage building to be restored to glory

Vizag’s iconic heritage building to be restored to glory

The iconic post-colonial era monument located in Visakhapatnam’s One Town area is on way to being restored to its former…

6 years ago

A serene temple that you need to visit at Pydah College in Vizag

A serene temple in the midst of a bustling college, the Sri Saranya Venkateswara Swamy Temple adds a holy aspect…

6 years ago

When the Japanese attacked Vizag during World War 2

While many old-timers share memories of what they and their parents had experienced during World War 2, John Castellas, whose…

6 years ago

Vizag’s finest hour in the Battle of Britain

When Britain’s wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill claimed that in the Battle of Britain ‘never in the field of human…

6 years ago

5 famous sites that reflect the rich heritage of Vizag

The heritage of Vizag is a treasure chest of wonderful stories. These are stories from the past that can come…

6 years ago

Special walk to mark World Heritage Day in Visakhapatnam

Heritage enthusiasts will be gathering at the Ross Hill on Thursday to mark the World Heritage Day in Visakhapatnam. The…

6 years ago

Down Memory Lane: The Park Hotel in Vizag completes 50 years

Five decades on, The Park is still as welcoming as the day it was inaugurated. Yo! Vizag takes a nostalgic…

6 years ago

Trip through time: Capturing the rich history of Vizag in photographs

John Castellas, who was recently in the city, maintains a photo collection which definitely speaks more than a thousand words.…

6 years ago

Two heritage buildings in Visakhapatnam to get a facelift

Two heritage buildings in Visakhapatnam will soon be getting a facelift. To be helmed by GVMC (Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation),…

6 years ago

World’s first handicrafts hotel opens doors in Visakhapatnam

The Palm Beach Hotel, a sister concern of LeSutra, Mumbai, opened the doors to its heritage wing, the Andhra Arts and…

6 years ago