BMC Heritage Building Mumbai
About
The headquarters of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, this Gothic Revival masterpiece rivals the grandeur of CST station. With its 74-meter dome, it's one of Mumbai's most impressive heritage buildings.
Basic Information
Timings
Open 24 hours (external viewing)
Entry Fee
Free (external viewing)
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Monument
How to Reach
Walk from CST station, located on DN Road opposite CST
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (0.1 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (0.1 km away) on the Central Line, Harbour Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of BMC Heritage Building
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of BMC Heritage Building
History
Built between 1884-1893 by architect Frederick William Stevens (who also designed CST). The building was originally called the Bombay Municipal Corporation Building.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours (external viewing)
Entry Fee
Free (external viewing)
Type
Monument
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
Designed by the same architect as CST station
The dome rises 74 meters and is larger than St. Paul's Cathedral in London
One of the finest examples of Gothic Revival architecture in Asia
Best photographed from across the road
The building is illuminated beautifully at night
Combine with a Fort area heritage walk
Nearby Attractions
Other popular places to visit near BMC Heritage Building
CST Heritage Gallery
Museum
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CST) Heritage Walk
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BMC Headquarters (Municipal Corporation Building)
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Azad Maidan
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Mumbai Local Train - First Class Experience
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Mumbai Dabbawalas Experience
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Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST)
Historical
Mumbai Local Train Experience
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Mumbai Cycling Tours
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Central Railway Heritage Gallery
Museum