Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Historical Landmark of Mumbai
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus i.e. CST is the very ancient railway station in Mumbai. It is one of the historical landmarks of Mumbai. The structure of CST is very beautiful that it grabs the tourist attraction. This splendid landmark was constructed in 1888, which remind us the Victorian Gothic style of architecture. This marvelous monument is located in heart of Mumbai and it was declared as a 'World Heritage site' in 2004 by UNESCO.
CST serves as the headquarter of the central railway. This landmark is situated on the Bori Bunder area of Mumbai. This was built to commemorate the golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria. It shows the output of the Industrial Revolution Technology, which includes Victorian style with a little Italian model along with the shades of Mughal architecture.
CST serves as the headquarter of the central railway. This landmark is situated on the Bori Bunder area of Mumbai. This was built to commemorate the golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria. It shows the output of the Industrial Revolution Technology, which includes Victorian style with a little Italian model along with the shades of Mughal architecture.
It also symbolizes the British Commonwealth. It’s an outstanding example of the late 19thcentury. CST has been witnessing all the development of city, booming of film industry, flourishing of all Mumbai all these moments has lived by the CST. The beautiful landmark was built by F.W. Stevens Who named it as a Victoria Terminus.
Gate Way of India
CST got its name from Queen Victoria's Name. It is then most expensive structure of Mumbai with 260,000 pounds. It was renamed as ' Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus' by Suresh Kalmadi who was the minister of railways at that time, in 1996. It is located on D.N road Mumbai. There are so many places to visit like
- Flora Fountain
- Gate way Of India
- Juhu Beach
Mumbai is very popular city, Many travelers visit the city to enjoy and explore the beauty of city. All the places to visit in Mumbai are generally near from the CST many travelers choose the place which is near from the CGT to stay. CST itself is a tourist spot which shows the enormous example of Gothic architecture. Many lodges, cottages, and hotels are there near CST.
- Hotel sea lord
- Hotel Supreme
- Hotel new Bengal
- Hotel Shanthi Doot
These all hotels are near from CST which provides quality service in reasonable rate. If You are passionate about the architecture then You mist visit Mumbai at once. For more details about the hotels near CST Click Here.