Mumbai Photo Gallery - Fort

CST, formerly Victoria Terminus, was built in 1888 as the city's main railway station. Suburban trains bring millions of commuters into the city daily.

While it looks grand on the outside, the interiors are basic and dirty, and you will catch a few historic relics as well.

Long lines eminate from the few ticketing booths that are open.

Tickets are incredibly cheap by international standards. However, tourists are advised to ride the less-crowded first class at many times the normal fare.

Next to the grand railway station is also an architectural landmark. The BMC was completed in 1893 and rises to 235 feet.

While some people brave the traffic criss-crossing the huge intersection, most take the dark and dingy underground passages instead. There are some shops and restaurants for a quick snack down here, but you don't want to linger too long.

The nearby streets were surprisingly quiet on the weekend. While dry season is the hottest part of the year, the leafy landscape keeps the sidewalks at a more manageable temperature.

The Fort area has lots of colonial-style historic buildings. Go for a walk and explore the streets and find some surprises and treasures.

The David Sassoon Library was completed in 1870. David Sassoon came from Iraq in 1832 as a banker and carpet trader and made a fortune in the city. However, none of the Sassoon family continues to live here today despite the number of institutions that have survived.

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CST, formerly Victoria Terminus, was built in 1888 as the city's main railway station. Suburban trains bring millions of commuters into the city daily.



While it looks grand on the outside, the interiors are basic and dirty, and you will catch a few historic relics as well.














Long lines eminate from the few ticketing booths that are open.



Tickets are incredibly cheap by international standards. However, tourists are advised to ride the less-crowded first class at many times the normal fare.




Next to the grand railway station is also an architectural landmark. The BMC was completed in 1893 and rises to 235 feet.





While some people brave the traffic criss-crossing the huge intersection, most take the dark and dingy underground passages instead. There are some shops and restaurants for a quick snack down here, but you don't want to linger too long.



The nearby streets were surprisingly quiet on the weekend. While dry season is the hottest part of the year, the leafy landscape keeps the sidewalks at a more manageable temperature.







The Fort area has lots of colonial-style historic buildings. Go for a walk and explore the streets and find some surprises and treasures.







The David Sassoon Library was completed in 1870. David Sassoon came from Iraq in 1832 as a banker and carpet trader and made a fortune in the city. However, none of the Sassoon family continues to live here today despite the number of institutions that have survived.