Gateway of India is one of the familiar monuments to be visited in Mumbai, India. It is located near the natural harbour in southern part of Mumbai.
The architecture includes a huge arch 26 metres in height with a central dome of15 metres in diameter.It is built of reinforced concrete and yellow basalt with four small towers over it and complex lattice work all over the monument. Hindu Muslim architectural styles are used in the construction of this building and stands as symbol of union of Islamic and Hindu religions. The spacious area all around this building comprises street vendors,snake players and many more attracting the tourists.
This sculpture “commemorates the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to the city Bombay”. The construction began in the year 1920 and completed in 1924. The architect of this magnificent sculpture was “George Wittet” and built at the time of British rule in India by them as a gift to the Indians. It was inaugurated by the Viceroy,Earl of Reading on 4th December in 1924.
The first ceremony of great importance that took place at this monument was the sail of last British troops,for England from India.
The view in the early mornings ,at sun set time making different impressions on the building or at night with pleasant water around is awesome.
Visit the exotic monument of Mumbai and overwhelm by its delicate beautiful architecture.
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