The Municipal Corporation Building in Mumbai. opposite to the Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus is at the junction of Dadabhai Naoroji Road and Mahapalika Marg. Hosting civic body that governs the city of Mumbai it is also known as the Bombay Municipal Corporation Building, or BMC.
The construction of this building representing Gothic Architecture was completed in 1893. It has a impressive central tower rising to a height of 71.5 m. The gable has a huge winged allegorical figure representing the 'urbs prima in Indis', the first city of India as it was to be known then.
The exterior of the structure has Golden–beige basalt rock. The building has has cusped window arches and elaborately domed corner towers. There is also a Winged Lion, Griffin like sculpture or Gargoyle on the building.
There are intricate carving on the arches of the building.
The construction of this building representing Gothic Architecture was completed in 1893. It has a impressive central tower rising to a height of 71.5 m. The gable has a huge winged allegorical figure representing the 'urbs prima in Indis', the first city of India as it was to be known then.
The exterior of the structure has Golden–beige basalt rock. The building has has cusped window arches and elaborately domed corner towers. There is also a Winged Lion, Griffin like sculpture or Gargoyle on the building.
There are intricate carving on the arches of the building.
Wow. I can't imagine a municipal building like that where I live, they're all generic modern.
ReplyDeleteIconic! Superb indeed.
ReplyDeleteImposing and magnificent building of such immense beauty.
ReplyDeleteAmazing architecture.
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Very beautiful photos,Rajesh!I enjoy to read every week your interesting post!Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAn awesome building and such lovely skies for a backdrop!! Terrific capture, Rajesh!!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! Lovely buildings!
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting structure, it truly looks European.;)
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It is a beautiful government building! Great shot, Rajesh!
ReplyDeletewhat a gorgeous building.
ReplyDeleteWhat an imposing structure..!
ReplyDeleteWow..have been there so many times yet never paid attention to this building..thanks so much
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, that building is majestic, beauty ...
ReplyDeleteThe picture of the heritage building against sky is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.....
ReplyDeleteThat's a stunning building.
ReplyDeletea striking building!
ReplyDeleteLooks so grand and imposing structure! Well composed Rajesh.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very impressive building. The details of the arches and the gargoyles are fascinating. Mumbai should be very proud of this municipal building.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Impressive building!
ReplyDeleteIt looks as though we are in England.
ReplyDeleteJust a municipal building...this could be a palace. With each of your pictures, you make me wish I could travel to India even more. At least my hematologist is from there, and she always brings me something when she visits every other year. genie
ReplyDeleteany buildings here that even approach the beauty of this one has been longtime torn down. :(
ReplyDeletebeautiful building and stunning series
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What beautiful captures of lovely architecture and details.
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Wonderful building structure!
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What an awesome building!
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Elegant building, offset by muted blue sky.
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Thank you all for appreciating the old structure and its craftsmanship.
ReplyDeleteimpressive building ! great photographs ..:-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I never thought of capturing picture of it but will now give it a try some day :)
ReplyDeleteBeautifully captured!
ReplyDeleteGreat pics, Rajesh!
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