Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Municipal Corporation Building, Mumbai

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. 



34 comments:

Al said...

Wow. I can't imagine a municipal building like that where I live, they're all generic modern.

Rakesh Vanamali said...

Iconic! Superb indeed.

Ramakrishnan said...

Imposing and magnificent building of such immense beauty.

Anonymous said...

Amazing architecture.

R Niranjan Das said...

Nice captures!

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Steffi said...

Very beautiful photos,Rajesh!I enjoy to read every week your interesting post!Thank you for sharing!

Sylvia K said...

An awesome building and such lovely skies for a backdrop!! Terrific capture, Rajesh!!

HansHB said...

Great photos! Lovely buildings!

Zuzana said...

What an interesting structure, it truly looks European.;)
Happy New Year.;)
xoxo

eileeninmd said...

It is a beautiful government building! Great shot, Rajesh!

Anonymous said...

what a gorgeous building.

Sridharan said...

What an imposing structure..!

Lakshmi said...

Wow..have been there so many times yet never paid attention to this building..thanks so much

Leovi said...

Great photos, that building is majestic, beauty ...

Brinda said...

The picture of the heritage building against sky is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.....

Carver said...

That's a stunning building.

TexWisGirl said...

a striking building!

Jeevan said...

Looks so grand and imposing structure! Well composed Rajesh.

George said...

This is a very impressive building. The details of the arches and the gargoyles are fascinating. Mumbai should be very proud of this municipal building.

vincibene said...

WOW! Impressive building!

Anonymous said...

It looks as though we are in England.

genie said...

Just 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

Nonnie said...

any buildings here that even approach the beauty of this one has been longtime torn down. :(

BraCom said...

beautiful building and stunning series
very nice detail photos

Anonymous said...

What beautiful captures of lovely architecture and details.

Chubskulit Rose said...

That's another side that I have never seen before in your fotos.

Visiting from Shadow Shot Sunday.

Lina Gustina said...

Wonderful building structure!

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Vintagesouthernlife said...

What an awesome building!
Happy Blue Monday!

Magical Mystical Teacher said...

Elegant building, offset by muted blue sky.

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Rajesh said...

Thank you all for appreciating the old structure and its craftsmanship.

Maniparna said...

impressive building ! great photographs ..:-)

Unknown said...

Beautiful. I never thought of capturing picture of it but will now give it a try some day :)

magiceye said...

Beautifully captured!

AmitAag said...

Great pics, Rajesh!