Gateway of India, Triumphal arch in Colaba district, Mumbai, India
The Gateway of India stands 26 meters tall and spans 15 meters wide, constructed with yellow basalt stone at the edge of Mumbai Harbor.
King George V and Queen Mary's visit to India in 1911 led to the construction of this monument, which began in 1920 and finished in 1924.
The monument marks both the arrival point for British governors and the departure location of the last British troops leaving independent India in 1948.
Ferries to Elephanta Caves depart regularly from the dock area adjacent to the Gateway, while street vendors sell food and beverages nearby.
The Gateway combines Indo-Saracenic architectural elements with Scottish design principles through architect George Wittet's interpretation of both styles.
Location: Mumbai City district
Inception: 1924
Architects: George Wittet
Official opening: December 4, 1924
Architectural style: Indo-Saracenic architecture
Elevation above the sea: 10 m
Height: 26 m
Width: 15 m
GPS coordinates: 18.92184,72.83470
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:44
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