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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
Mumbai City district
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus1:52
Welcome to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, or CSMT, arguably the most magnificent railway station in the world. As a scholar of architecture, I see this UNESCO World Heritage Site as the pinnacle of Victorian Gothic…
Listen in the app2The Main Facade — Gothic Grandeur1:42
We begin our tour by standing across the road to truly appreciate the 'grandeur and majesty' of the station's facade. Designed by Frederick William Stevens, the building is a masterclass in 'Victorian Gothic Revival' architecture…
Listen in the app3The Central Concourse — A Cathedral of Commerce1:27
Step inside the main ticket booking office and look up. You are in a 'cathedral of commerce,' where 'breathtaking staircases' and 'stained glass windows' create an atmosphere of 'grandeur and luxury' for the common traveler. …
Listen in the app4Platforms 1 to 7 — The Local Lifeblood1:24
Make your way to platforms 1 through 7, the heart of Mumbai’s 'lifeline'—the local trains. This is where the 'real spirit of India' comes alive. …
Listen in the app5Platforms 14 to 18 — Long-Distance Dreams1:27
Walk toward the newer part of the station, platforms 14 to 18, which serve the 'long-distance trains' connecting Mumbai to the rest of India. This area has a different 'vibe and feel'—it is where people arrive from 'across the…
Listen in the app6The BMC Building — The Imperial Neighbor1:27
Directly opposite the station stands the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters. Built in 1893, it was designed by Frederick William Stevens to complement the terminus. …
Listen in the app7Gargoyles and Statuary — Symbolism in Stone1:27
Let us take a 'close look around' the smaller architectural details of the station. The building is famous for its 'iconography of animal and floral imagery.' You can see 'lions' (symbolizing Britain) and 'tigers' (symbolizing…
Listen in the app8Closing1:18
As our exploration of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus concludes, I hope you have felt the 'spirited energy' of this 'vibrant city.' We have walked from the 'majesty of the Gothic facade' through the 'cathedral of the…
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What is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus?
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus is a place in Mumbai City district with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Mumbai City district |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 12 min 04 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 18.9398, 72.8355 |
| Last updated |
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