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Famous Monuments in Mumbai

9 Places
By type

Mumbai is home to some of India's most iconic monuments that tell the story of the city's rich history. From the grand Gateway of India to the majestic Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, these architectural marvels are a testament to Mumbai's colonial past and cultural heritage. Explore these landmarks that define the Mumbai skyline.

Gateway of India
#1 of Top 9

Gateway of India

Iconic monument built in 1924 to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Mumbai. Designed in the Indo-Saracentric arch style, the Gateway stands 26 meters tall and is constructed from yellow basalt and r...

Opening Hours

Open 24 hours

Entry Fee

Free

Type

Monument

Best Time to Visit

October to March

How to Reach

Take metro to Churchgate Station, then taxi to Colaba

Nearby Metro Station

Cuffe Parade

Line 30 m

Nearby Local Train Station

Churchgate

Western Line1.4 km

Sightseeing
Photography
Boat rides
Street food
Rajabai Clock Tower
#2 of Top 9

Rajabai Clock Tower

A 85-meter tall clock tower within the University of Mumbai campus, modeled after London's Big Ben. One of Mumbai's most recognizable landmarks with exquisite Venetian and Gothic architectural details.

Opening Hours

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Limited access)

Entry Fee

Free (external viewing)

Type

Monument

Best Time to Visit

October to March

How to Reach

Walk from Churchgate Station or CST, located within Mumbai University campus

Nearby Metro Station

Hutatma Chowk

Line 30.2 km

Nearby Local Train Station

Churchgate

Western Line0.6 km

Architecture viewing
Photography
Heritage walks
Campus visit
Bandra Fort (Castella de Aguada)
#3 of Top 9

Bandra Fort (Castella de Aguada)

A Portuguese fort built in 1640 offering panoramic views of the Arabian Sea, Bandra-Worli Sea Link, and the Mumbai skyline. A popular sunset point in Bandra.

Opening Hours

Open 24 hours

Entry Fee

Free

Type

Monument

Best Time to Visit

October to March

How to Reach

Metro to Bandra, then walk towards Bandstand promenade

Nearby Metro Station

Worli

Line 33.0 km

Nearby Local Train Station

Mahim Junction

Western Line, Harbour Line2.1 km

Sightseeing
Photography
Sunset viewing
Historical exploration
Flora Fountain (Hutatma Chowk)
#5 of Top 9

Flora Fountain (Hutatma Chowk)

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.

Opening Hours

Open 24 hours

Entry Fee

Free

Type

Monument

Best Time to Visit

Year-round

How to Reach

Walk from CST or Churchgate station, located at the heart of Fort

Nearby Metro Station

Hutatma Chowk

Line 30.3 km

Nearby Local Train Station

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus

Central Line, Harbour Line0.7 km

Photography
Heritage walks
Architecture viewing
Shopping
Lion's Gate (Gateway to Mumbai Port)
#6 of Top 9

Lion's Gate (Gateway to Mumbai Port)

A historic stone gateway at the entrance to the Mumbai Port featuring two majestic stone lions. Once the main ceremonial entrance to the docks, it stands as a symbol of Mumbai's maritime heritage.

Opening Hours

Open 24 hours (external viewing)

Entry Fee

Free

Type

Monument

Best Time to Visit

October to March

How to Reach

Walk from CST station towards the docks area

Nearby Metro Station

Cuffe Parade

Line 30.9 km

Nearby Local Train Station

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus

Central Line, Harbour Line1.6 km

Photography
Historical study
Architecture viewing
Sightseeing
BMC Heritage Building
#7 of Top 9

BMC Heritage Building

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.

Opening Hours

Open 24 hours (external viewing)

Entry Fee

Free (external viewing)

Type

Monument

Best Time to Visit

Year-round

How to Reach

Walk from CST station, located on DN Road opposite CST

Nearby Metro Station

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus

Line 30.1 km

Nearby Local Train Station

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus

Central Line, Harbour Line0.1 km

Architecture viewing
Photography
Heritage appreciation
Historical study
Antilia (Ambani Residence) - External View
#8 of Top 9

Antilia (Ambani Residence) - External View

The world's most expensive private residence, a 27-story skyscraper home to the Ambani family. The distinctive tower with its unconventional architecture is a modern Mumbai landmark visible across the city.

Opening Hours

External viewing anytime

Entry Fee

Free (external viewing only)

Type

Monument

Best Time to Visit

Year-round

How to Reach

Taxi to Altamount Road from Churchgate or Grant Road station

Nearby Metro Station

Jagannath Shankar Sheth Metro

Line 31.0 km

Nearby Local Train Station

Mumbai Central

Western Line0.9 km

Architecture viewing
Photography
Modern landmark viewing
Mumbai Port Trust Clock Tower
#9 of Top 9

Mumbai Port Trust Clock Tower

A grand Edwardian-era clock tower at the Mumbai Port Trust entrance, marking the maritime gateway to the city. One of the finest examples of port architecture in India.

Opening Hours

External viewing anytime

Entry Fee

Free (external viewing)

Type

Monument

Best Time to Visit

Year-round

How to Reach

Walk from CST or Dockyard Road station

Nearby Metro Station

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus

Line 31.1 km

Nearby Local Train Station

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus

Central Line, Harbour Line1.2 km

Architecture viewing
Photography
Heritage appreciation

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