Bombay High Court is located in Fort area of Mumbai and it is one of the most distinguished and oldest courts in the country. This high court was first setup in the year 1862.
The present building of Bombay High Court was designed by a British engineer, Col. J.A. Fuller. This structure, 562 feet long and 187 feet wide, was completed in November 1878.
The architecture of this beautiful monument in Gothic Style dating back to the early English style and is built with black stone with octagonal towers.
Along the west of the central tower, there are two octagonal towers and statues of 'Justice' and 'Mercy' on the top of this building which serve as a source of inspiration for law abiding citizens.
The building of the court has beautiful craftsmanship all around it. Apart from the octagonal towers, it has magnificent balcony and windows that have beautiful arches.
The present building of Bombay High Court was designed by a British engineer, Col. J.A. Fuller. This structure, 562 feet long and 187 feet wide, was completed in November 1878.
The architecture of this beautiful monument in Gothic Style dating back to the early English style and is built with black stone with octagonal towers.
Along the west of the central tower, there are two octagonal towers and statues of 'Justice' and 'Mercy' on the top of this building which serve as a source of inspiration for law abiding citizens.
The building of the court has beautiful craftsmanship all around it. Apart from the octagonal towers, it has magnificent balcony and windows that have beautiful arches.
Nice pic...British architecture
ReplyDeleteLovely architecture and your mosaic is picture postcard perfect!
ReplyDeleteIt looks very British. Not surprisingly!
ReplyDeleteThat's an imposing building - I try to stay away from courthouses!
ReplyDeleteThe architecture is magnificent!
ReplyDeleteThe High Court has a majestic building in which to do its business! Very impressive. Is the public allowed to visit and walk around inside?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photography and lovely mosaic for MM of a very wonderful place ~ ^_^
ReplyDeletehighly informative. thanks for the information. can you plases tell me who is engineer of calcutta.. once read about that but i forgot.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful click, Thanks for sharing.
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The BHC looks marvelous and beautiful architecture! Great detailed pictures and it deserves remarkable to be a court building.
ReplyDeletewow such beautiful architecture and i love the intricate details.
ReplyDeleteWhat an impressive building.
ReplyDeleteImpressive building! Love the towers.
ReplyDeleteAwesome architecture and terrific captures as always, Rajesh!! Hope you have a great week!
ReplyDeleteReally impressive!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful historic building. I enjoy looking at old architecture. Pamela in Canada
ReplyDeleteIt is a magnificent building. I assume it is still used today as the court house.
ReplyDeleteThe high court building is certainly an architectural masterpiece!
ReplyDeleteYes, pretty pictures! That palace is very interesting. Good job ...!
ReplyDeleteI didn't see this during my first visit to Mumbai ( four months ) but, surely, I will get there when I return in June.
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An excellent piece of architecture, slightly more modern than your usual.
ReplyDeleteWe can also say that the area is the hub of all kinds of activity, schools ,colleges, university building and many many other buildings which flaunt this kind of structures, all architectural wonders!! Amchi Mumbai!!
ReplyDeleteIt's still Bombay High Court, though it's in Mumbai? How interesting.
ReplyDeleteVery impressive!
ReplyDeleteImpressive photos for M ~ Wow ~ ^_^
ReplyDeletean architectural marvel.
ReplyDeleteThe architecture is so elegant.
ReplyDeleteIt is a fascinating Court.
From your photos each week, I can see that Indian architecture is absolutely MAJESTIC!
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Arquitetura magnífica!
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Impressive architecture.
ReplyDeleteBeutiful buildings nicely decorated with all these palm trees
ReplyDeleteThank you for all the appreciating this beautiful structure. Bombay High Court and Mumbai High Court both are same.
ReplyDeleteGreat architecture for this historic building. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the details of the windows, and the trees surrounding the building.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful structures.
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This is a beautiful building, but I cannot help thinking that the court in Mumbai should be Indian architecture, not European. Having said that, yes, gorgeous pix.
ReplyDeleteI say recycle the whole building into a gorgeous Indian style court! Thanks, Amy
Very nice!
ReplyDeleteNice clicks :)
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