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Reminiscent of the Victorian Gothic architecture style, this remarkable building in India is a fine blend of the Victorian and Indian culture merging with each other to result in a creation that definitely stands out, even so many years after its construction in 1888. This is now the central building in India's railway network and is a place for tourist attraction, with its Victorian frame marking it out from the Indian buildings. Now named as the Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) and called so after a great warrior the building is now the nucleus of the railway central in India and is among the busiest stations in the country. The design of this structure belongs to Frederick William Stevens who was paid generously for his contribution to this building that took 10 years to complete. The appearance of the Victoria terminus is such as one that immediately gets stuck in memories, maybe because of its flying buttresses, its magnificently stained glasses to its carved stone friezes that all combine to give away a marvelous blend of Indian and Gothic inspired style of construction. The structure has drawn inspiration from medieval Italian buildings and models but its pointed sharp arches, its turrets and stone dome and the intriguing ground plan gives away its association and relationship to the structure of old Indian palaces. The interiors are just as worth getting a glimpse of with their grand staircases, their ornamental metallic railings and wood carvings and so much to grasp one's attention. Fondly known as the VT, the train station is thronged with thousands of people every day waiting to catch the trains that run through its many portals. The building is named after the Queen and the Empress Victoria and was also added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2004. With such attractions as these for the modern day traveler seeking out for historical days, the city simply cannot do without its collection of Mumbai Luxury Hotels to greet its visitors in proper style. Designed with the lingering touches of Royalty and traditional Indian style The Leela Mumbai enjoys a premier location amidst lush gardens and waterfalls and yet not quite removed from the heart of the city. This is one of those enviable 5 Star Hotel in Mumbai that offer the privilege of being just 5 minutes away from the Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport.
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