Mumbai Colonial Buildings
 
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All of these buildings are in the old quarter, the Fort. See more about this area here.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (formerly Prince of Wales Museum). A wonderful collection in a perfect setting.
 
 
 
 
 
The David Sasson Library and Reading Room. The photo below shows the inside, on the second floor. You can find the story behind the library's foundation here.
 
 
 
 
The reading room, an island of peace in the cacaphony of Mumbai. Check here for info on the library's namesake.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Those bushes at the top of the building aren't potted.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, formery Victoria Terminus, Mumbai's main railroad station. AKA "The Taj of the Raj" because of its elegance and opulence.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rajabai Tower, Mumbai University
 
 
 
 
 
Mumbai University
 
 
 
 
 
High Court
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Elphingstone College
 
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