David Riley, Discover India
ASIN: B079L4SMCR
Publisher: Amazon Digital Services LLC
Pages: 98
Chhatrapati Shivaji TerminusCompleted in May 1888, this ornate structure is one of the finest examples of Victorian Italianate Gothic Revival architecture in Mumbai. Built during the British rule in India, it was formerly known as Victoria Terminus (till 1996).One of the busiest railway stations in the country, the building is also the headquarters of the Central Railways in India. Given the designation of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004, the building is one of the best preserved examples of Colonial architecture in India, along with several other structures in the nearby locality of South Bombay. The architectural style, the intricate detailing, the decorations and statues; are all what make this heritage site one of the most beautiful building in the city of Mumbai.About the seriesOut of the 1073 UNESCO World Heritage Sites (as of November 2017), Italy has the maximum number with ...