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Gateway
of India - This majestic arch on the shore of Mumbai harbour
commemorates the visit of King George V in 1911. It was designed by George
Wittet to symbolize the enduring nature of British rule. It is made of
Indo-Islamic style with honey-coloured basalt. Behind the gateway there is a
beautiful statue of the Maratha leader Shivaji, astride his horse, erected in
1960.
Flora
Fountain / Hutatma Chowk - This fountain, named after the Roman
Goddess of Abundance, stands at the intersection of some of Mumbai's most
important through fares, on the site of the former church gate entrance to the
British fort. It was erected in 1869 in honour of Sir Bartle Frere, the
governor of Bombay responsible for dismantling the fort and shaping much of
modern Mumbai. The white washed goddess shares the place with a monument
honoring the martyrs who died fighting for the cause of Maharashtra. The
buildings lining this road are magnificent pieces of architecture from the
British colonial times.
Marine Drive - Popularly known as Queen's
Necklace. This is one of Mumbai's most popular promenades and sunset-watching
spots. Build on land reclaimed from Back Bay in the 1920s, the marine drive
starts from below the hanging gardens on Malabar Hill, runs along the Arabian
Sea and ends at Nariman point. In the night, the colourful line of lights makes
a picturesque view.
Haji
Ali Mosque - This whitewashed fairytale mosque contains the tomb
of the Muslim saint Haji Ali. The saint is believed to have been a wealthy
local businessman who renounced the material world and meditated on a nearby
headland following a pilgrimage to Mecca. The mosque and tomb were built by
devotees in the early 19th century. Alternative versions say Haji Ali died
while on a pilgrimage to Mecca and his casket amazingly floated back to Bombay
and landed at this spot. The mosque can only be reached at low tide.
Useful Links for Tourist Spots
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