The Gateway of India at Colaba is one of the most visited places of tourist interest. The ancient architecture is a visual treat, the boat rides and other attractions added fervour to the city of Mumbai. Listed below are some of the facts which hold great value not just to the tourists but also the younger generation.

  

1.    The Gateway of India was erected in honour of King George V and Queen Mary’s landing at Apollo Bunder on their visit to India.

2.    The Gateway of India’s gateway is the architecture made by Asisham, which is 26 meters high.

3.    The Gateway of India was designed by George Wittet.

4.    It was built in 1911 by King George and Queen Mary. However, the foundation stone was laid on March 31, 1911, by the then-Governor of Mumbai, Sir George Sydenham Clarke.

 

5.   The design of the monument took three years to pass and finally got sanctioned on March 31, 1911. The foundation work of the Gateway of India was completed, in 1920 and the construction was finished in 1924. Gateway of India, opened by Viceroy on December 4, 1924.

 6.    A total of 21 lakh rupees, had been spent in the construction of the Gateway of India and the entire expenditure was taken by the Government of India.

7.    The archway of the monument is 26 meters (85 feet) high and joined with four turrets and intricate latticework carved on stones.

8.    The archway of the monument is built of Basalt and about 21 lakhs was spent to build the arch alone.

9.    The structure is an adaptation of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.

10.                   During the rule of the British government, this was used as the arrival point for the visitors from the west.

11.                   The Gateway of India is a marvel of architecture in Colaba, Mumbai, and its height is about eight floors.

12.                   The Gateway of India buyers paradise is near Causeway and some of the famous restaurants of South Mumbai such as Big Mies, Café Mondengar and the famous Cafe Leopold.

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13.                   Boat service is also available for tourists excursions by this gateway.

14.                   In front of the Gateway of India, a statue of Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj has been established, which reflects the pride of the Marathas and the symbol of courage.