HERITAGE WALK
NAME – MONALISHA RAI
BOV YEAR ONE
WHY DO WE NEED HERTIAGE WALK
India has a diversity of rich culturesand
.
demographics . As an interior designer
we need to start understanding the
hertiage and history behind these
cultures
FLORA FOUNTAIN
● Flora Fountain, also known as the Hutatma Chowk since
1960, is an exquisitely sculpted structure located in the
heart of south Mumbai. The name ‘Flora’ was bestowed on
it, after the Roman Goddess of flowers and the season of
spring.
● A magnificent statue of the Roman Goddess is installed at
the top of the structure, making the fountain edifice look
even more beautiful. However, according to some, its
white coat of oil paint has to some extent marred the
antiquity of the fountain
It is famous because of its unique architecture
and its location. It stands at the centre where
five roads meet, so previously it was called as
Picadilly Circus of Mumbai.
The sculpture is influenced by neo-gothic
and Indo Saracenic architecture.
You can also find all the famous buildings of
Southern Bombay within the radius of 2mins
of the fountain, like Gateway of India and
Bombay High Court.
THE ASIATIC SOCIETY OF
MUMBAI
Town Hall is one of the most
majestic structures among the
other heritage buildings in the
city of Mumbai.
One can say that this building
represents one of the last
architectural remnants of the
Victorian Bombay (Mumbai)
.
The Town Hall houses the 'Asiatic
society of Bombay' (Mumbai),
which is a public state library in
the city
The Asiatic Society Town Hall of Mumbai was designed by one of
the finest engineers of Bombay during the time, Colonel Thomas
Cowper. The architecture of the neoclassical Town Hall is a mix of
elements from both Greek and Roman architectural styles spanning
across 200 feet with a height of 100 feet.
.
While the entrance of the building is led by a flight of 30 steps, the
Doric style columns, which are 8 in number, are lined just at the
entrance followed by a Grecian portico. The entire structure is
constructed out of stones that were shipped in all the way from
England while the ancient Burma teak-wood that covers the floors
and used for making the bookshelves were brought in from
Myanmar. The spiral staircases inside the Town Hall lead to
terraces that are lined with wrought iron that were brought from
England.
HORNIMAN CIRCLE, FORT
● Horniman circle is located at the prime location situated in
the Fort Area of South Mumbai. The Horniman Circle Gardens
represent lush greenery surrounded by grand buildings.
● The Horniman Circle Gardens represent lush greenery amidst
grand buildings. The entire garden covers an area of 10,101
square meters, which is surrounded by office complexes along
with the leading banks of the country.
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