Mumbai is a city of rich historical and cultural heritage. The landmarks and sights of this tourist destination will be of great interest to all the travelers. One of the most beautiful architectural landmarks of the city is the Victoria Terminus railway station. Its opening was held in 1882. The building of the station is executed in Gothic style and resembles a graceful church. A beautiful frontage featuring carved stained glass windows is decorated with original statues of animals. One will meet there cocks, monkeys, stone gargoyles as well as cruel lions. A symbolic landmark of the city is a monument named the Gateway to India. The construction of the monument was finished in 1924. The main material used for building of the monument was yellow basalt. A scale stone arch with small turrets is the main symbol of the city. Opposite to the Gateway to India monument tourists will find the same impressive architectural construction being the Taj Mahal Palace which is now home to a luxurious hotel. The Palace was built in the beginning of the 20th century. At present the palace appears in its initial look. Its frontage features original and unique decoration. The palace is crowned with huge majestic cupolas. The tourist exploration tour should necessarily run through the Mani Bhavan palace. In the first part of the 20th century the palace was owned by Mahatma Gandhi, a famous politician, freedom fighter and nationalist. The palace has still preserved the atmosphere of the
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