Gateway of India Mumbai

Gateway of India Mumbai
Vital Information for Visitors
Address:

Gateway of India, Apollo Bandar, Mumbai, Maharashtra

Open & Close:

Open on all days

Timings:

07:00 AM to 05:00 PM

Entry Fees:

NIL

Duration:

1- 2 Hours

Significance:

British era historical monument on sea shore

Historically, the Gateway of India in Mumbai holds the greatest significance as the last of the British troops left Independent India by sea, walked by its portals. Located opposite the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower hotel, the Gateway of India, an iconic monument, is considered as a symbol of Mumbai. Reminiscent of English colonial rule in India, it was built as ‘monumental memento’ to denote the power and majesty of British Empire. A massive stone-gate overlooking the sea at Apollo Bandar, it was built to welcome British king & queen. This Crypoto-Moresque archway welcomed numbers of viceroys, governors and top civil servants as they disembarked from their steamers. The monument continues to welcome those who come by ship. An equestrian statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji and statue of Swami Vivekananda, installed in the vicinity, adorn the very look of the spot. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Mumbai. A large number of locals, tourists, vendors and photographers gather here every day, turning it out as a picnic spot. Many tourists begin their city sightseeing excursions by the taxis or coaches run by various India tour operators from here. Boats can be available on rent at the piers near the Gateway of India.

The Gateway of India is the first landmark that greets a tourist reaching Mumbai via sea route. Scottish architect George Wittet designed this twenty six meter high stone archway. Though the Gateway of India built with an objective to welcome King George V and Queen Mary in 1911 AD but, at the time of their arrival, they could only see a cardboard model of the monument, since the construction did not begin till 1915 AD. The foundation stone of the Gateway of India near Apollo Bandar in Mumbai was laid by Sir George Sydenham Clarke, the then in Governor of Bombay, on March 31, 1913. The final design, presented by Wittet, was approved on March 31, 1914. The construction of this colonial era monument was completed in 1924 AD.

Gateway of India is one of the several British era monuments which represent the legacy of Neo-Gothic architecture that has given Mumbai the status of a heritage city. This piece of architecture is exotic in the sense that imbibes tenets and features of Hindu, European and Islamic construction styles. The structure is inspired by sixteenth century Islamic architectural style prevalent in Gujarat. The decorative designs and embellishments are Hindu in nature. The pillars, angular shapes and Roman triumphal arch have definitely incorporated European facets of architecture.

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