Bombay Castle, Fort in India
Bombay Castle is an ancient fort located in the city of Mumbai, India.
The castle was built by the Portuguese in the 16th century, and later renovated by the British East India Company in the 17th century.
Bombay Castle holds a significant cultural importance for the locals due to its rich history that reflects in its architecture and design.
Though it's inside navy premises, you can still catch glimpses through adjacent roads.
It's one of the oldest European structures India hosts.
Location: Mumbai
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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