Kala Ghoda, Arts district in South Mumbai, India.
Kala Ghoda is an arts neighborhood in South Mumbai organized in a crescent shape with galleries, museums, and historic structures. The streets feature Victorian and Gothic architecture, many converted into exhibition halls, cultural institutions, and art education centers.
The district took its name from a black equestrian statue installed in the 1890s, which was moved to Byculla Zoo decades later. Its character was shaped during British rule when most of its distinctive architecture was erected.
The neighborhood serves as a gathering space for artists and creative professionals who work, exhibit, and collaborate within its galleries and studios. It has become the city's focal point for visual arts, performances, and contemporary creative expression among residents and visitors.
The neighborhood can be explored on foot with easy access to museums and galleries located along main streets. Morning visits are recommended to enjoy the spaces with fewer crowds and time to browse exhibitions comfortably.
The Esplanade Mansion within the district was India's first cast iron building and hosted the nation's earliest film screening. This historic structure stands as a quiet witness to the country's early industrial and cinematic history.
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