I am starting a series on
touring the city of Mumbai. Will be posting one part of the city per week. Do
give me your feedback on what interests you.
We start our Mumbai tour
from South Mumbai. We will walk from V.T station to Prince Charles Museum.
V.T. station (Victoria
Terminus) now known as C.S.T (Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus)
CST is a popular railway
station connecting Mumbai with the suburbs and with all parts of the country.
Its Victorian-Gothic style of architecture has earned its ‘World Heritage Site’
by UNESCO in 2004. The main architecture of the building reflects the design of
19th century; its style and ornamentation were acceptable to both
Indian and European culture.
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Flora fountain is the big
open space, is now called Hutatma Chowk or Martyr's Square to honor those who
died in the tumultuous birth of Maharashtra State. Opposite the square you are
likely to find rows of street book-shops that have rare collection of books.
The Gothic structure
continues as you approach Kala Ghoda. This square becomes vibrant in the month
of February when an art and cultural festival is held in this area.
The kiosks selling art and craft materials, books, clothes line up on the either side of Rampart Row. There are street installations screaming a social message. There are talk shows and cultural shows at different venues around KalaGhoda.
The kiosks selling art and craft materials, books, clothes line up on the either side of Rampart Row. There are street installations screaming a social message. There are talk shows and cultural shows at different venues around KalaGhoda.
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It is difficult to miss
this famous Jahangir Art Gallery. It’s a main hub for painters and artist.
There are exhibition halls for paintings and other art exhibits. A restaurant
Samovar is known for its most economical and tasty cuisine.
Prince of Wales Museum now
known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalya, houses approximately
50,000 exhibits of ancient Indian history as well as objects from foreign lands
categorized primary into three sections: Art, Archaeology and Natural History.
To be continued……..
2 comments:
Mumbai- The Bollywood and financial city of India, Indeed, an interesting city to visit .....
Interesting post....we did one on similar lines...Hope you enjoy it!
http://tickingthebucketlist.blogspot.in/2014/10/south-mumbai-tourism-in-our-own-city.html
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