Mumbai: Take a tour to some of the most historical places in the city

Mumbai, city of dreams, has a different vibe that cant be felt anywhere else. busy streets, never-dying nightlife, and magnificent historical places make this city worth-seeing and experiencing. Mumbai has so many historical places and unique and intriguing backstory that one cant miss. city is an interesting mixture of modern and ancient culture, structure, and design, which is amazing. Here are some famous historical places in Mumbai to visit once in a life-time.

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Gateway of India

Gateway of India is on top of tourist attraction list of city. This historical place was built in 1911 to hour visit of King George V, who was King of United Kingdom and Queen Mary. entire monument is me of yellow basalt and concrete. It has some elements that are inspired by Indo-Islamic and Indian architecture, which are mixed with gothic architecture.

• Location: It is located in sourn part of Mumbai city and near beautiful Taj Mahal Hotel.

Kanheri caves

Kanheri caves depict a historic significance influenced by various Buddha sculptures and carvings. It is famous for its ancient Indian styled structure and also 109 entrances to caves. It is a perfect picnic spot in Mumbai with a stunning view.

• Location: It is located in Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Western Suburbs of city.

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Haji Ali Dargah

Haji Ali Dargah is one of most ancient landmarks in city. Haji Ali Dargha is a mosque and tomb of an Islamic Saint named Sayyed Peer Haji Ali Shah Bukhari, who settled in port region of Mumbai. Followers of n built Haji Ali Dargah as a memorial to great saint. Dargah is a build-up of a white marble kwn as Makrana.

• Location: It is located close to Mahalakshmi Temple and Nehru Planetarium, and also near Mahalakshmi station.

Elephanta Caves

Elephanta Caves is a connect of caves – five Hindu and two Buddhist caves, with innumerable sculptures and carvings. Located at about 10 km away from Gateway of India, caves stand top in Mumbai tourism ist and is a popular tourist attraction. caves were inved by Portuguese who titled caves as Elephanta and used God’s sculptures as target practice.

• Location: It is located on Elephanta Island, which is around 11 km away from main city.

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Mount Mary Church

Mount Mary Church is one of most beautiful churches in city. It is a Roman Catholic Church that is sacred to Virgin Mary. It is located in Bandra West, opposite Arabian Sea. church has a gothic structure, with interiors having decorative walls and complex carvings that make it unique. It is a perfect place for peace chasers and those who ore colonial architecture.

• Location: Located in Bandra, on a beautiful hill on borders of Mumbai. Bandra-Worli Sea link and Bandra fort are nearby, around 1-km away.

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