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The hub of social, artistic and cultural activity in Mumbai. The Opera House was inaugurated by King George V in 1911, but it was still under construction. It was finally opened to the public in 1916. It follows the Baroque style of architecture with a blend of European and Indian detailing. In 1917 it started showing films. The entire area near it came to be known as the Opera House. In 1993 the Opera House was closed down. In 2016 it was opened after a restoration that lasted 8 years.

It has an exotic collection of marine and fresh water life. An interesting section demonstrates various stages in the growth of a pearl and also displays exquisite pearl, and mother-of-pearl jewellery.

The massive grey and white sandstone building stands opposite Churchgate station and on the northwest corner of the Oval Maidan. The building was constructed in 1899. Although the Gothic architecture building dominates Mumbai's skyline on account of its location at a busy intersection it is often passed by unnoticed in the waves of humanity.

This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is a well-known temple in south Mumbai. This temple is close to the beach and there is a climb of around 100 steps. It is also possible to take an elevator up to the temple.

This terraced garden is visited on top of Malabar Hills. The park was laid out in 1881 by Ulhas Ghapokar over Bombay's main reservoir, probably to protect it from the contamination originating from the Parsi Tower of Silence. The park was renovated in 1921. The park is beautifully laid out with flower beds and hedges along with walkways. The park also provides a great sunset over the Arabian Sea.

The official residence of the Governor of Maharashtra, appointed by the President of India, formerly the Raj Bhavan (राज भवन Rāj Bhavan). It was built upon the Bombay Castle, dating back to the 16th century, and was used in the British times as the Government House of the Bombay Presidency. Some parts of the complex are open to the public, including a museum dedicated to Indian freedom fighters located in a former British bunker. There's an official tour that will take you inside the building.

This is where the Parsis practice their famous burial custom of leaving bodies out in the open to be devoured by vultures. However, as the name hints, the site is within a tower where non-Parsis are not welcome, so there is nothing to be seen. There are several other Parsi (Fire) Temples in Mumbai. These are located at Churchgate, Princess Street, New Queen's Road, Gowalia Tank and Bandra. The Agiary, located at Fort, was built in 1790 and is considered to be the oldest Parsi temple in Mumbai.

This is a temple dedicated to the Hindu god, Shiva. According to legend, Lord Rama came here on his way to Lanka to reclaim his consort Sita, who was kidnapped by the Demon King, Ravana. The temple also has a tank called the Banganga. A quiet place amidst all the bustle.

This is an Anglican Church in Colaba, built by the British to commemorate the dead of the disastrous defeat in the First Afghan War of 1838. This church is believed to have hosted members of the White Brotherhood who believe that Lord Jesus visits them from the Cave of Light in the Dauladhar Mountains even today. The imposing edifice was constructed using locally available buff-coloured basalt and limestone. Inside it is known for its wide Gothic arches and beautiful stained glass windows. The chapel has a nave and aisle with a chancel 15 m in length and 7 m in width. Butterfield's tiles used for the geometric floor pattern were imported from England. The east and west windows were designed by William Wailes, a nineteenth-century stained glass expert. The stained glass used is superior to that in the Rajabai Tower and CSMT. Eight large bells in the bell tower came from the Taylor bell foundry of England in 1904, and are acknowledged to be the best in Western India. The tower and spire are 60 m high.

Cathedral of the Holy Name is the Catholic Cathedral of Mumbai. It is the headquarters of the Archdiocese of Mumbai. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Mumbai. The Mumbai (then Bombay) Catholic Christian life was centred around the Fort Chapel in Medows Street, which was constructed in 1767. At the beginning of the 20th century, the little Chapel was unable to accommodate the large congregation during the Sunday Masses. The foundation stone of the church was laid on 9 July 1902 by the then archbishop Dalhoff and it was opened to the public on 15 January 1905. The church was designed and constructed by W.A. Chambers, an established architect of the firm of Messrs. Gostling, Chambers and Fritchley. The complex consisted of three similar-styled buildings. At the centre was the church, the school on the north side and the residence for the clergy on the south side. On 3 March 1964, it was granted the status of a Cathedral. The cathedral follows the gothic style of architecture, with two towers containing the belfries surmounted by octagonal spires which, like the main roof are covered with Mangalore tiles. The interiors are well laid with ceilings and the walls are covered with frescoes and geometrical designs. The beautifully carved marble altar is surrounded by intricately designed stained glass windows. In 1998 the cathedral received the status of a heritage building.

Chabad Nariman House, at the site of the 26/11 attacks, is home to the one-of-a-kind Jewish tour of tolerance and hope. Through visceral footage and displays, visitors witness the heart-wrenching story of the Murder of Rabbi and Mrs Holtzberg, the founders of the centre. The visitor faces the stark reality of modern-day terror and is challenged to assume personal responsibility for positive change. The centre is the vibrant heart of the Jewish community of Mumbai and provides support for tourists and backpackers. At the premises is a kosher restaurant, a coffee corner with Wi-Fi, a library and a synagogue.

If money is no object, rent Taj's private yacht (which has two sun decks and three bedrooms) for a cruise around the Mumbai Harbour.

A 3.6-km-long C-shaped promenade along the coast of a natural bay. The six-lane road connects Nariman Point on the south to Girgaon Chowpatty on the north. It is popularly known as the Queen's Necklace, because when viewed during the night, preferably from an elevated spot, the lights on the road resemble the string of pearls in a necklace. There are walkways and benches along the bay and is a favourite hunt for both tourists and locals. During weekend evenings the place gets very crowded. It is also the venue for several well-known events including the Mumbai Marathon and Indian Air Force (IAF) air show. Be careful and avoid this area during heavy rains.

This is the city's most famous beach, located at one end of Mumbai's most famous promenade. This is not a place to sunbathe, however. Go here to watch the crowds enjoying themselves and have bhel puri, as a moderately famous Hindi song asks you to. Chowpatty (caupāṭī) in Marathi means "beach", so you may hear people referring to other beaches suffixed with "Chowpatty" (for example, "Juhu Chowpatty"). But if they say "Chowpatty" without qualification, they are referring to this place. The beach is famous for its Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations when hundreds of thousands of people from all over Mumbai come to immerse the idols of Lord Ganapati in the Arabian Sea. It is also one of the many places in the city where the Ramlila is performed on a stage every year. An effigy of Ravana, which is erected on the sand, is burnt by the end of the 10-day performance.

An Art Deco cinema built in 1947, the year of Indian independence. It has premiered various Bollywood films, most notably Mughal-e-Azam (1960).

An Art Deco multiplex opened on 5 June 1938.

This Art Deco cinema hall at SP Mukherjee Chowk dates back to 1933. Today, it is a multi-use building combining a cinema with shops at street level.

The garden has several facilities like a joggers' track, an amphitheatre, a readers' corner for street children, basketball courts, children's play areas and areas for relaxation. Photography and collection of plants and flowers are not allowed in the garden.

A large open place in South Mumbai. An old stone cross (crucifix) was built in the ground during Portuguese rule in the 16th century, hence the name. The ground is used for cricket in the dry season and association football during the monsoons. Near the southern end, the Mahindra United Club, a national-level club, has undertaken a lease of a small portion of the ground.

The Kamala Nehru Park, named after the wife of Jawaharlal Nehru covers an area of 16,000 m² (4 acres) and is located atop Malabar Hills. The park has well-maintained lawns along with walkways. The shoe-shaped structure known as the Boot House is the park's prime attraction. The Boot House is inspired by the nursery rhyme "There was an old woman", where an old woman lived inside a shoe. The elevation of the park offers a great view of the Marine Drive and the Queen's Necklace.

A memorial park dedicated to Bal Gangadhar Tilak, a freedom fighter, and part of the Lal-Bal-Pal trio of Congress politicians in the 1900s.

Opened in 1975, this is the city's main cricket ground, and is the headquarters for the BCCI national governing body, for the Indian Premier League, and Mumbai Cricket Association. With a capacity of 32,000, it hosts Mumbai Indians in IPL.

An older cricket ground used for international matches.

A football ground, and the home base of multiple Mumbai Football League clubs.