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Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan

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Atlas ObscuraSep 29

Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum in Mumbai, India

Within the premises of Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan in Mumbai’s Byculla area stands an extremely stately turquoise building, reminiscent of old British mansions. It houses Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, the oldest museum in the city. Established in 1857, it was formerly known as the Victoria and Albert Museum. The idea of setting up a museum in Mumbai (then Bombay) came up during the preparations…

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Atlas ObscuraSep 2

David Sassoon Clock Tower in Mumbai, India

In Mumbai’s Byculla area is located Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan, the city’s oldest public garden and zoo. It was formerly known as Victoria Gardens. At the garden’s entrance is a beautiful old clock tower. Known as David Sassoon Clock Tower, it was built in 1864 in the Palladian style of architecture. It is said that the tower is the only structure in the city with this architectural style.…

Mumbai's oldest public garden and zoo, formerly Victoria Gardens.

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