The magnificent Flora Fountain is located at the Fort area in South Mumbai at one end of Dadabhai Naoroji Road. This is very close to other historic monuments like High Court, Victroa Terminus.
This beautiful fountain was designed by R. Norman Shaw. This architectural marvel was sculpted by James Forsythe in 1864. It was built in the honor of Sir Bartle Frère, the Governor of Bombay.
This Neo Classical and Gothic architectural fountain has been carved elegantly using portland stone.
This beautiful fountain was designed by R. Norman Shaw. This architectural marvel was sculpted by James Forsythe in 1864. It was built in the honor of Sir Bartle Frère, the Governor of Bombay.
This Neo Classical and Gothic architectural fountain has been carved elegantly using portland stone.
This is a fusion of water, architecture and sculpture, and depicts the Roman goddess Flora which is the ‘Goddess of Abundance’.
Even though if do not get to see the water jetting out of the fountain, it is still a delight for architects and photographers.
I had been to this place by strolling down the road from Church Gate another historic monument.
44 comments:
Very nice..!
How beautiful. If I can't travel, at least I can visit other places through blogging friends. Thank you for the tour.
You are surrounded by the world's history!
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Lovely pictures
Never seen this. This is very beautiful. This time when I go to Mumbai make it a point to visit.
That is, without a doubt, the most magnificent fountain I've ever seen. Outstanding!
Lovely photos of the fountain. It is a nice one.
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Very beautiful photos and the fountain looks so elegant!
Rajesh, it is a beautiful fountains. Love the photos. Thanks for sharing another piece of your history.
Lovely!
How gorgeous!
Such a beautiful fountain and terrific captures, Rajesh!! Have a great week!
The fountain is very beautiful.
Wonderful and interesting fountain indeed. Great architecture and sculptures!
How very lovely!
Beautiful and elegant structures. Loved the shots. :)
What a lovely structure, truly very ancient roman looking, rather than the usual style from your parts.;)
Have a great week,
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Nice shots of an amazing fountain. I can't imagine how much work went into those carvings!
So many varied styles in your country. wonderful.
Just stunning. If I could travelt he world...this would be one of the stops I would surly make. And since that will not happen...thanks for taking me there with our photos.
that's FABULOUS! fine flowers
Very impressive
It's a lovely monument...kind've incorporates the east and the west!
this looks European. it's beautiful.
F is for...
Fabulous!
Leslie
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This is a beautiful fountain, even without water flowing. The details are amazing.
WOW! What an awesome sculptured fountain. I am wondering if it still carries water. I can just imagine the beauty of the streams of water flying down towards the bottom. genie
well made fountain, very appealing to the senses.
It must be the biggest fountain I've seen, shame there is no water but the greenery and flowers look nice against the portland stone.
Oh WOW, what a great fontaine! Just beautiful details and so big. I will never see anything like this in my hometown:-)
Always fascinating photography ! Lovely ^_^
Beautifully captured
Lovely...
Beautiful shots look like I'm near the place :) came from RT2
Great captures! Such artistic sculptures.
that's a beautiful masterpiece. Happy ABC Wednesday.
So beautiful. I love statues and fountains. Blessings, Debbie
Thank you all for appreciating the beautiful fountain.
I am always fascinated with your entries, lovely India!
Playing catch up again with F entries..
Rose, ABC Wednesday Team
Wonderful pictures..Great architecture :-)
Nicely captured, Beautiful :)
Lovely photographs..:-)
Nice one :)
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Its a beautiful work of art :)
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