Mumbai is the commercial capital of India but holds secret spaces in its heart which bear a testimony to its rich colonial and local heritage and culture. Given below is the list of cultural & heritage places you should visit in Mumbai-
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Elephanta/Gharapuri Caves- A UNESCO world heritage site has history dating back to the 5th century CE, the five Hindu caves and two Buddhist caves served as places of worship until the 1500s. While some of the structures are in ruins now, the site remains one of the city’s primary attractions for the outstanding sculptures, architecture and heritage on display.
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Tajmahal Palace Hotel- No tour of Mumbai is complete without some time spent at this historic and architectural marvel. This iconic building stands tall in Mumbai skyline as a statement of Indian pride.
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Flora Fountain- Built in 1864, Flora fountain is an architectural heritage monument located in South Mumbai.
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Pagoda, Gorai- A tribute to the philosophies of Lord Gautama Budda, Pagoda is one of Mumbai’s unique attractions is the Global Vipassana Pagoda. This monument has a Meditation Dome Hall with a capacity to seat around 8,000 Vipassana meditators.
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Gateway of India- This monument designed with Indo-Islamic, Indian and Roman influences, is located in South Mumbai. It was built to commemorate the landing of King George V and Queen Mary.
