BMC headquarter I Mumbai's most iconic heritage building I Must visit

The BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation) headquarters is one of Mumbai’s most iconic heritage buildings. Here are some key details:

Official name: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Municipal Corporation Building (commonly called BMC HQ).

Location: Opposite Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), in South Mumbai, at Fort.

Built in: 1893.

Architectural style: Gothic Revival / Venetian Gothic style, designed by Frederick William Stevens (the same architect who designed CSMT).

Structure: A grand stone building with a central dome rising to 255 feet, stained glass windows, ornate carvings, and turrets.

Significance:

It is the administrative headquarters of Mumbai, housing the offices of the Municipal Commissioner and the General Body of corporators.

It is the governing seat of India’s richest municipal corporation, responsible for civic infrastructure, water, health, education, and planning of Mumbai.

The building is a heritage site and part of the Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site (with CSMT).

✨ At night, the BMC headquarters is beautifully illuminated, making it one of the most photographed landmarks in Mumbai.

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