Mazgaon Fort (Remains) Mumbai
About
Remnants of a once-mighty fort that was part of Mumbai's original seven islands. The scattered remains include old walls and bastions now integrated into the Mazgaon neighborhood.
Basic Information
Timings
Open 24 hours (external viewing)
Entry Fee
Free
Best Time to Visit
October to March
Place Type
Historical
How to Reach
Walk from Byculla or Dockyard Road station
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Jagannath Shankar Sheth Metro (2.5 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Sandhurst Road (0.6 km away) on the Central Line, Harbour Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Mazgaon Fort (Remains)
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Mazgaon Fort (Remains)
History
Built by the Portuguese in the 16th century as part of the fortification of Bombay. The fort was one of the key defense points of the original island of Mazgaon before land reclamation joined the islands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours (external viewing)
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Historical
Best Time to Visit
October to March
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
Part of the fortification of the original seven islands of Bombay
Mazgaon was once a separate island
The area was famous for its mango orchards during Portuguese times
Best explored as part of a Mazgaon heritage walk
The remnants are scattered through the neighborhood
Visit the nearby Gloria Church for more heritage
Nearby Attractions
Other popular places to visit near Mazgaon Fort (Remains)
Gloria Church (Our Lady of Glory)
Religious
Dockyard Road & Mazgaon Dock Heritage Walk
Heritage
Matharpacady Village, Mazgaon
Heritage
Dockyard Road Heritage Area (Mazgaon)
Heritage
Mumbai Port Trust Garden (Jijamata Udyan Annexe)
Nature
Film Heritage Foundation
Cultural
Grant Medical College & JJ Hospital Heritage Campus
Educational
Sir J.J. School of Art
Educational
Xavier's Institute of Management & Research (XIMR)
Educational
Byculla Heritage Precinct
Heritage