RBI Monetary Museum
RBI Monetary Museum presents a fascinating insight into the world of money. It was inaugurated in 18 November 2004 by …
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Maharashtra
Afghan Church in Colaba – Monument to Afghan War
Afghan Church stands in Duxbury Lane, Colaba. The church was built in memory of the British troops who fell in the first Afghan War (1838-42). It is also known as The Church of St John the Evangelist. Work began in 1847 and the church was consecrated in 1858. The 60-metre tall bell tower survives from 1865. …
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Cathedral of the Holy Name – Heritage Building
Cathedral of the Holy Name is a Roman Catholic church in Colaba. It has been functioning as the Archbishop’s seat and mother church of the Archdiocese of Bombay. The cathedral is on Wodehouse Road, opposite the YMCA. Public worship started in January 1905. …
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Suruchi Beach – Casuarina Trees Line the Beach
Suruchi Beach is a big beach. It gets its name from the suru (Casuarina) trees which line the beach. The beach is …
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Mumbai CST – Heritage Tour (Part II)
Mumbai CST building has magnificent main doors. On entering, the first thing you notice is a majestic stone lion at the foot of a grand staircase. The lion holds the coat of arms of GIP Railway. The sculpture is likely to have been created by Indian craftsmen. …
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