Library landmark · Fort
Asiatic Society Steps
3 moments · 1 walk · 2 lists
- 01 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
- 02 Asiatic Society Steps
- 03 Gateway of India
Climb the white steps; catch Horniman Circle waking up behind you.
Golden-hour on the white steps is a photographer's cliché for a reason. Worth every step.
The steps are a civic stage. Use them as a hinge between Horniman Circle and the old Fort precinct.
Use the steps as a hinge: Horniman Circle on one side, the old Fort precinct on the other.
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Background
The Asiatic Society of Mumbai Town Hall or Town Hall Mumbai is a neoclassical building located in the Fort locality of South Mumbai. It houses The Asiatic Society of Mumbai, State Central Library and a museum, the head office of the Directorate of Libraries Maharashtra State, Maharashtra State Women's Council, the Additional Controller of Stamps Office and a post office. History In 1811, the plan for construction began. Initially, the construction of the town hall (colloquially Called "Tondal" in the 19th century) could not be completed because of the lack of funds; only the library and museum were built after raising an amount of Rs.10,000 through a lottery conducted by the 'Literary Socie… Wikipedia
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