Believe me Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST), formerly Victoria Terminus (VT), is the most attractive and historical buildings in Mumbai.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and an historic railway station in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India which serves as the headquarters of the Central Railways.
It was designed by Frederick William Stevens who was inspired and influenced from Victorian Italianate Gothic Revival architecture and traditional Mughal buildings.
The huge station was built in 1887 in the Bori Bunder area of Mumbai to facilitate the Golden Jubilee function of Queen Victoria.
The new railway station was built on the location of the Bori Bunder Station and is one of the busiest railway stations in India. It serves as dual terminal for both long-distance trains and commuter trains of the Mumbai Suburban Railway.
In March 1996 the previous name was changed to its present one and it is now known simply as CST (or CSTM).
As I always say that South Mumbai is actual Mumbai where you get the feel of old culture and victorian era. Rest of the city and Navi Mumbai is just like any other crowded cosmopolitan city, a concrete jungle. So my vote goes to south Mumbai.
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I really love those photos you bring, especially the old colonial style buildings. India has a rich architectural heritage and I am glad it is being preserved. Keep showing those photos, they are views to treasure.
Thanks. I will try my best to continue the fun. I am glad that you love my pictures. It means a lot.
That’s an amazing building, especially for a railway station. I’d have thought it a palace, or at least a public building. Kind of amazing.
Yes, of course. They really take care of these heritage buildings.
I love architecture, especially historic ones. Beautiful! ☺ï¸
Thank you. Same here. Check my Jodhpur palaces posts whenever free. You will love it.
Absolutely! I got so much catching up to do after being away for weeks ☺ï¸
What a magnificent architecture and history! Great photos, especially the first one.
Thanks Amy. It is much beautiful than pictures. The buildings in Mumbai are really worth capturing.
I heard it’s a world class city!
This capture probably has a lot to do the morning sunlight. Thank you, Rashmi! 🙂
Great Post and Photos. Beautifully written, get to see Mumbai – some bits I have seen and others I have not. Love your post and your blog
Thank you so much for kind words. Keep visiting for more such glimpses of India