history of vizag

6 Vintage Landmarks that Showcase Vizag’s Glorious Architecture

6 Vintage Landmarks that Showcase Vizag’s Glorious Architecture

Vizag's historical glory stands tall in our buildings and structures. The oldest walls in the city enclose some of the…

9 months ago

Lost Treasures of Vizag by John Castellas fascinates heritage enthusiasts

Many a time, heritage stories, historical anecdotes, and cultural pasts go forgotten or undiscovered. But the efforts of the untiring…

12 months ago

A Vizag cricketing tradition- Major Ebden Memorial Cup

Ask any Vizag cricketing enthusiast who has played first-grade cricket and they will recall the Major Ebden Memorial Cup that…

1 year ago

200YO skeletons in the cupboard at Andhra Medical College in Visakhapatnam

To have 'skeletons in the cupboard' is an old expression for hidden secrets kept in the family and said to…

1 year ago

Rajkumari Seetiumma: Rani of Wadhwan and daughter of Vizag Maharajah

The history of Vizag definitely feels unfinished without a mention of the royals, who poured in their wealth and efforts…

1 year ago

The legend of the historical Ross Hill in Vizag

Known for the striking white chapel enshrining Mother Mary, Ross Hill is a name that everyone new to Vizag is…

1 year ago

War Time Vizag’s Civil Defence– 1942

The history of Vizag has always been associated with ancient British establishments, stories of how it turned into a metropolitan from…

2 years ago

Myths and mysteries of the Lawsons Bay Colony in Vizag

To date, the port city of Visakhapatnam reminds its denizens of its rich past in the form of dilapidated buildings…

2 years ago

Hidden amidst the hustle and bustle, an account of the oldest bank in Vizag

In a world where history is represented by architectural marvels, towering structures, and rusty palaces, the slight details disguised amidst…

2 years ago

World Heritage Week: Did you know the history of the Vizag-made tea caddies?

Visakhapatnam, once known as Vizagapatam, is an urban jungle that once flourished with expert craftsmen and their beautifully handcrafted arts.…

2 years ago