SKYWATCH FRIDAY - SOUTH BOMBAY HERITAGE WALK

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The south bombay region was previously called 'fort' as it was fortified by walls and only the british colonials had access to ( pre-independence ). The place was accessed only by the port situated in it ( near gateway of india ), and, locals were barred from entering ( in the past ). It has many british era monuments that still stands today. A trip to south bombay feels like visting some european country ( sans the crowd ), because of its typical gothic, victorian and indo-saracenic style buildings and structures that have stood for centuries now. Its intriguing how new concrete structures barely last 40 odd years, while these impressive structures have stood the test of time - such engineering and architectural marvels that they are. They are part of our heritage and is a must visit while in bombay to understand the history and colonial past. While we may condemn the british colonists, we have to acknowledge their valuable contribution in various fields and infrastructure. Of course, when they built these monuments, they had no intention to leave India; but as fate would have it - the freedom struggle and the World Wars did make them leave in the end with the amazing contributions landing in our laps ready-made. I was recently in South Bombay for an event, and could not help but stroll around admiring these structures. It was truly a walk into history.

maharashtra police headquarters building...


david sasoon library...


street art on display outside jehangir art gallery...


bombay university building...


another ancient giant standing tall behind that busy signal...

Bombay / Mumbai had over 591 heritage structures registered as of 2012. These include buildings, archaeological sites, colonial, industrial, domestic, architectural sites and public spaces. Most of them were built in the british era and are situated in the fort area of south bombay and are still in use in various capacities. The famous ones are - Gateway of India, David Sassoon Library and Army & Navy Building, Kenneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue, Taj Mahal Palace, Rajabhai Clock Tower, Oriental Building, Royal Bombay Yacht Club, Crawford Market, Victorian style HSBC Building, St Thomas Cathedral, VT or Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, University of Mumbai, Mumbai Corporation Building, Bombay High Court, Wadia Clock Tower, Wesley Church, Prince of Wales Museum , Maharashtra Police Headquarters, Flora Fountain and many more. Don't forget to take the 'heritage walk' in south Bombay if you're in the city to experience the impressive colonial past and legacy :-)

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