visakhapatnam heritage

Secret Radar at Rendugullapalem during World War 2Secret Radar at Rendugullapalem during World War 2

Secret Radar at Rendugullapalem during World War 2

82 years ago today, Visakhapatnam would wake up as a city changed, reeling from a Japanese air raid that struck…

2 months ago
Saving Queen Mary’s Building: A heritage monument that is left to decaySaving Queen Mary’s Building: A heritage monument that is left to decay

Saving Queen Mary’s Building: A heritage monument that is left to decay

Heritage is a living testament of the history of a people. A monument tells its story to any and every…

3 months ago
Check out how old buildings of Visakhapatnam found new purpose!Check out how old buildings of Visakhapatnam found new purpose!

Check out how old buildings of Visakhapatnam found new purpose!

As a city of history and culture, Visakhapatnam is home to numerous architectural gems and heritage buildings. While some have…

6 months ago
5 things you can probably relate to if you live in Old Post Office area in Visakhapatam!5 things you can probably relate to if you live in Old Post Office area in Visakhapatam!

5 things you can probably relate to if you live in Old Post Office area in Visakhapatam!

The Old Post Office area in Visakhapatnam is one of the oldest places of establishments in the city after Bheemili.…

7 months ago
The cursed story of first Medical School building of Visakhapatnam!The cursed story of first Medical School building of Visakhapatnam!

The cursed story of first Medical School building of Visakhapatnam!

The history of Visakhapatnam holds many mysteries and untold stories, one such story is about the Visakhapatnam Medical School, which…

7 months ago
National Library Week: Visakhapatnam, the home of Andhra’s first-ever public libraryNational Library Week: Visakhapatnam, the home of Andhra’s first-ever public library

National Library Week: Visakhapatnam, the home of Andhra’s first-ever public library

Every year, India celebrates National Library Week from 14 to 21 November. This special week, declared important by the Indian…

7 months ago
Did you know? This iconic landmark in Visakhapatnam was a Maharajah’s gift!Did you know? This iconic landmark in Visakhapatnam was a Maharajah’s gift!

Did you know? This iconic landmark in Visakhapatnam was a Maharajah’s gift!

Strolling through Vizag's Old Town feels like stepping into a historical novel; every twist is like turning the page to…

7 months ago
Preserving Heritage: Venkata Rama Reddy’s mission to revive Visakhapatnam’s old buildingsPreserving Heritage: Venkata Rama Reddy’s mission to revive Visakhapatnam’s old buildings

Preserving Heritage: Venkata Rama Reddy’s mission to revive Visakhapatnam’s old buildings

For some, childhood interests are fleeting. For others, they become the foundation of a lifelong passion. In the case of…

8 months ago
Visakhapatnam history: The beginning of GVMCVisakhapatnam history: The beginning of GVMC

Visakhapatnam history: The beginning of GVMC

Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) recently bagged the Swachh Bhagidari award, making the city the best-performing in the State in…

9 months ago

As Port Blair gets new name, here’s revisiting Visakhapatnam’s colonial-era names

On September 13, 2024, the Indian government officially gave a new name to Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman…

9 months ago