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Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex, Shimla

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See history come alive on stage at Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex, one of the last of its kind in the world. Built in gothic style, this theater offers an unforgettable experience, teaching you about history and Indo British culture through plays, exhibitions, or recitals. Experience the combination of excellent acoustics and attractive architecture, which creates an amazing effect. Visit the photo gallery in the complex and see what the theater looked like in the previous century. A visit to Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex represents just the start of the adventure when you use our Shimla trip builder app to plot your vacation.
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  • After lunch we visited this still operating theatre. It has a history dating back to the raj and maharajas. It is a small and charming example of exclusive gatherings. A brief visit worthwhile. 
    After lunch we visited this still operating theatre. It has a history dating back to the raj and maharajas. It is a small and charming example of exclusive gatherings. A brief visit worthwhile.  more »
  • The art gallery and exhibition was worth the visit... the theatre has a old world charm. The renovated building has the preserved a lot of history 
    The art gallery and exhibition was worth the visit... the theatre has a old world charm. The renovated building has the preserved a lot of history  more »
  • A must go place if you are a movie, theatre loving person.If you come down from the ridge through the stair case to the lower Mall road, there is this theatre.After paying a small entry fee of... 
    A must go place if you are a movie, theatre loving person.If you come down from the ridge through the stair case to the lower Mall road, there is this theatre.After paying a small entry fee of...  more »
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  • me & my wife were there in early June 2022,,, Gaiety Heritage building is one of the notable British Architecture on the Ridge of Shimla,,, Gaiety theater is one of unique heritage theater which till date hosts various events,,, It also has Amateur Dramatic Club inside which is only for membes,,, Tourist can visit Gaiety Theater and exhibition area,,, You can feel British vibes
  • Dating its history back to 122 years, the Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex in Shimla was designed by a renowned British Indian architect, Henry Irwin. Initially, it was a five-story building with a ballroom, a police office, an armoury, a theatre, a bar and galleries. However, after two decades of its construction, the structures were found to be extremely unsafe and unstable. Although most of the parts were demolished, the Gothic-styled theatre remained untouched. Later, the renovation added the art gallery, the theatre, the multi-purpose hall, the museum and the exhibition hall to the existing complex. Today, the venue is used for organizing numerous cultural programs along with displaying ancient or historical art. paid entry ranging from 10 to 50. opens all day accept Sundays. last visited feb 2021
  • This is the best place of shimla to visit..you can spend whole day there for seeing a single view..evening time view is so sweet.church timing is 11am to 5 pm. So go there before 5pm then 1st view the church then enjoy the evening time there..
  • Recently renovated. White paint still going on. It's an iconic and historical building reminding us of British Raj era.
  • It a heritage cultural complex constitutes the Art gallery, Art theater, stage, it is very famous and located at Mall road shimla, many of famous artists has been performed here like Anupam kher, Preety Zinta, its my pleasure to exhibit my artwork here, here the exposure or art is Very high here u can find crowd every time. Beautiful place at all and one of the best art gallery in the country, wish to visit again and again

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