Tag: history of visakhapatnam

Have you ticked off everything on your Vizag sightseeing bucket list? Make room for more - there's no rest for the curious and adventurous. The city has so much to ...

In the late 1800s, Britain saw the emergence of Industrial Schools, a concept that eventually reached colonial India. These institutions aimed to educate and equip young children with the skills ...

In the heart of Visakhapatnam is an establishment that has illuminated the lives of many with the light of knowledge - the prestigious Mrs A V N College. With a ...

The City of Destiny has a rich history of innovation and inventions. From ancient times to the modern era, many remarkable inventions of Vizag have shaped the world of science, ...

Explore the echoes of centuries gone by as we journey through the historical tapestry of Visakhapatnam. Nestled along the Bay of Bengal, the coastal city carries the imprints of dynasties, ...

St Joseph’s Convent, once commonly called the Waltair Convent, is the home of the French Order of the Sisters of St Joseph of Annecy (Eglise des Souers de Saint-Joseph D’Annecy) ...

During the Second World War, the port city of Visakhapatnam drew more attention than any other city on the East Coast of India. It might be because of its strategic ...

Centuries before Vizag became a destiny for coastal traders, colonists and inbound migrants, the budding fishing village that became today's big city was a mere cluster of huts and fishing ...

Linking various states and cities across the map, the train stands as a marvel of human invention, igniting industrial revolutions and fostering the growth of numerous distant locales in its ...

Today, the historical Andhra Medical College (AMC) in Visakhapatnam celebrates its centenary foundation day. Known to be one of the oldest medical educational institutions in the country, the AMC boasts ...