vizag history

6 Vintage Landmarks that Showcase Vizag’s Glorious Architecture6 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…

1 year ago
Visakha Museum Gets New Look, and a Visit From Top OfficialsVisakha Museum Gets New Look, and a Visit From Top Officials

Visakha Museum Gets New Look, and a Visit From Top Officials

The Visakha Museum, which had been temporarily closed since 29 January 2024 on account of undergoing a major modernization project,…

1 year ago
Railways in Visakhapatnam: History and HeritageRailways in Visakhapatnam: History and Heritage

Railways in Visakhapatnam: History and Heritage

With discussions rife about a new railway zone headquartered in Visakhapatnam, there is no suitable occasion than now to reminisce…

2 years ago
Visakhapatnam and its long maritime history of glorious shipsVisakhapatnam and its long maritime history of glorious ships

Visakhapatnam and its long maritime history of glorious ships

Over the centuries, there have been many good ships that were named after the city of Visakhapatnam. The Indian Navy’s…

3 years ago
The history of Mission Chapel- the first church building in VisakhapatnamThe history of Mission Chapel- the first church building in Visakhapatnam

The history of Mission Chapel- the first church building in Visakhapatnam

The first Protestant missionaries came to Visakhapatnam in 1805. They were from the London Missionary Society (LMS). This was the…

3 years ago
Have you heard of the 1780 Sepoy Mutiny in Visakhapatnam?Have you heard of the 1780 Sepoy Mutiny in Visakhapatnam?

Have you heard of the 1780 Sepoy Mutiny in Visakhapatnam?

The first ever sepoy mutiny that took place in the whole of British India (which includes present Pakistan and Bangladesh)…

3 years ago
Kargil Vijay Diwas: Indian Navy in Vizag honours the sacrifices madeKargil Vijay Diwas: Indian Navy in Vizag honours the sacrifices made

Kargil Vijay Diwas: Indian Navy in Vizag honours the sacrifices made

26 July is commemorated annually as Kargil Vijay Diwas to honour the supreme sacrifices made by the Indian soldiers during…

4 years ago
This World Heritage Day, see how the Vizag landscape has changed over the yearsThis World Heritage Day, see how the Vizag landscape has changed over the years

This World Heritage Day, see how the Vizag landscape has changed over the years

The city of Vizag has a rich history. The early painters centuries ago were instantly smitten by the Vizag landscape…

4 years ago
12 interesting historical facts about Vizag that you probably did not know12 interesting historical facts about Vizag that you probably did not know

12 interesting historical facts about Vizag that you probably did not know

The city of Vizag forms a significant part of Indian history. From the time of Maharajahs to the British era,…

5 years ago

Revisiting South India’s oldest movie theatre- The Poorna theatre

The longest-running movie theatre in entire South India is right here at our doorstep in Vizag. Our feature writer, Mr…

8 years ago