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Some places of tourist attractions in and around Mumbai (Click for overall list)
(The author has tried to complile a list of places of from South Mumbai to North and the list is not yet complete, click on link below for information on individual places, some information of the places have been given so that visitors can shortlist places of their interest)
Afghan Church (The Church of St. John The Evangelist)
Located at Navy Nagar, Colaba, the Church was built to commerate the dead of the dissaterous defeat in the First Afghan War 1838.
Cuffe Parade
Is the southern most part of city, Cuffe Parade is built on 75000 sq. mtrs. of reclaimed land, it is here the first skyscrapers came in India with many structures 30 floors and above and known as Mnhattan of Mumbai. The World Trade Centre (35 floors) is also located here.
The Cathedral of the Holy Name
Situated across Colaba Causeway is the seat of the Archbishop of Bombay
Colaba Causeway
Termed as the 'Culture Square' of Mumbai, Shopaholics will also enjoy this place
Gateway of India
Erected to commerate visit of their Majesties King George V & Queen Mary at Apollo Bunder in 1911
Elephanta Caves (an island across Gateway of India a visit may need a full days planning)
Dated to be between 5th & 8th Century BC is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
National Gallery of Modern Art, Mumbai
Near Regal Cinema, Colaba Causeway a must visit for Art Lovers
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (formerly known as Prince of Wales Museum)
Jehangir Art Gallery
Its history is linked with with the renaissance of Indian Arts and a must visit for Art Lovers
University of Mumbai (Formerly University of Bombay)
Fort Campus Established in 1857)
Rajabai Tower
(Modeled on Big Ben clock tower of London, Rajabai Tower is located in the Fort campus of Mumbai University, the construction of the tower was completed in 1878)
Bombay High Court
Coincidently still known as the Bombay High Court, located next to Mumbai University, The Bombay High Court was established on 14th August 1862, the first sitting in the existing building was held in 1879.
Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS)
Engaged in conservation and biodiversity research since 1883
Asiatic Society of Mumbai
Shahid Bhagat Singh Road
(since 1830 known as Bombay Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society)
Reserve Bank of India
Shahid Bhagat Singh Road,
Founded in 1935 and originaly based at Calcutta (Kolkata) was permanently moved to Bombay (Mumbai) in 1937.
Bombay Stock Exchange
Dalal Street the First Stock Exchange of Asia established as 'Native Share & Stock Brokers' Association' in 1875.
Flora Fountain
Located at Fort junction and hub of the business district built in 1864 is fusion of water, architecture and sculpture
Book Lovers Point
(I have named it for namesake) On the pavements at Flora Fontain outside American Express Bank at one Junction and outside Central Telegraph Office (if the Corporation staff have not chased them away) one can find a varied collection of books on every subjects, many collectors pieces and occassionally some of emotional value or some of antique value.
Strand Book Stall
Located at Sir Phirojshah Mehta Road, in Fort has a wide collection of books, books for every type of readers a collection carefully nurtured with experience of over 60 years.
National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA)
Home of Symphony Orchestra of India, In addition to Tata Theatre and 4 other theatres for permorming arts of various capacities also houses Art Galleries, Creative Art & Craft Centres, Archivial material on arts, performing arts and sound the centre is built on 32,000 sq. mtrs. of reclaimed land at Nariman Point.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly known as Victoria Terminus)
Built in 1887 a historic Railway Station is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Crawford Market (now known as Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai)
Bhendi Bazaar
further north of Crawford Market residents are predominantely mix of various Muslim communities, Chor Bazaar one of the largest flea market in India is in the vicinity and is famous for vintage and antique items.
Mumba Devi Temple
Built in 1675 Mumba Devi is patron Godess of the Agri's and Koli's the original inhabitants of Mumbai, Mumba is derived from the Sanskrit ' Maha Amba'. The name of 'Mumbai' is derived from 'Mumba ai' 'ai' means mother in Marathi the local language.
Bhuleshwar
Bhuleshwar has some 100 Temples, one can also find artefacts selling hand crafted marble and granite statues.
Jijamata Udyaan
Formerly known as Rani Bagh or Victoria Gardens is one of the first zoo in India it was laid out in 1861 and also houses the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum within its campus.
Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum (formerly Victoria & Albert Museum)
Established as Central Museum of Natural History, Economy, Geology, Industry and Arts was the first museum in Bombay in 1855.
Banganga
Walekshwar, Malabar Hill
The legend goes when Lord Rama overcome by fatigue & thirst in search of his wife Sita asked Laxman to fetch some water with sea and rocks all around and no site of fresh water he finally shot an arrow (ban) into the ground and water gushed from the ground. It is said that it created a tributary to the Ganga flowing thousands of miles to the north of India, hence the name Banganga, Ganga created from ban (arrow)
Motilal Banarsidass
One of the largest book store on Sanskrit & Indology
Mumbai Branch is located at Mahalaxmi Chambers, Mahalaxmi Temple Lane, Bhulabhai Desai Road
Some places of tourist attractions in and around Mumbai (Click for Link for overall list)
Toursit Map of Mumbai
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