The Gateway of India in Mumbai is one of the most recognisable landmarks in the whole country, perhaps second only to the Taj Mahal.
It was constructed to celebrate the Royal Visit of King George V and Queen Mary in 1911. Unfortunately, it wasn’t actually completed until 13 years later! The King and Queen only got to see a cardboard mock-up of what the arch would eventually look like.
We got great views of this classic triumphal arch from the boat we took to and from the Elephanta Caves.
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This week’s post was inspired by the themes Circles, Curves and Arches from Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge, Tourism from Frank of Dutch Goes The Photo, Beautiful View from Maria of City Sonnet.
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Wonderful post and arches for this week. Thanks Jaspa 😀
Thanks, Cee! It is a special arch, that’s for sure!
Thanks for taking us on a trip.
My pleasure!
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Great story and photos, I didn’t know that it wasn’t actually finished in time for the royal visit.