Flora Fountain (Hutatma Chowk) Mumbai
About
An ornamentally sculpted fountain at the junction of five major roads in South Mumbai's Fort district. A Grade I heritage structure and one of the city's most iconic landmarks.
Basic Information
Timings
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Monument
How to Reach
Walk from CST or Churchgate station, located at the heart of Fort
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Hutatma Chowk (0.3 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (0.7 km away) on the Central Line, Harbour Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Flora Fountain (Hutatma Chowk)
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Flora Fountain (Hutatma Chowk)
History
Built in 1864 in memory of Sir Bartle Frere, Governor of Bombay. The fountain, depicting the Roman goddess Flora, was designed by R. Norman Shaw. Renamed Hutatma Chowk in 1960 to honor Samyukta Maharashtra Movement martyrs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Monument
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
Grade I heritage structure built in Portland stone
Marks the intersection of five major roads in Fort
Renamed to honor martyrs of the Samyukta Maharashtra Movement
Great starting point for a Fort heritage walk
Visit on weekends when traffic is lighter
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