HT Mumbai Meri Hai: A gateway to the city’s history, heart

For visitors, every evening at the Gateway of India becomes a memorable one. (Kunal Patil/HT Photo)

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For visitors, every evening at the Gateway of India becomes a memorable one. (Kunal Patil/HT Photo)

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Located on the waterfront in Apollo Bunder, the monument overlooks the Arabian Sea. (Kunal Patil/HT Photo)

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It was built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Mumbai in December 1911. (Kunal Patil/HT Photo)

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Its foundation stone was laid on March 31, 1913, by then governor of Bombay Sir George Sydenham Clarke. (Kunal Patil/HT Photo)

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The gateway has been built using yellow basalt and concrete. (Kunal Patil/HT Photo)

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Scottish architect George Wittet combined elements of Roman triumphal arch and the 16th-century architecture of Gujarat. (Kunal Patil/HT Photo)

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The foundations were completed in 1920, and the construction in 1924. (Kunal Patil/HT Photo)

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The central dome is 48 feet in diameter and 83 feet above the ground at its highest point. (Kunal Patil/HT Photo)

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The design is a combination of Hindu and Muslim architectural styles. (Kunal Patil/HT Photo)

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And it continues to stand testimony to the city’s changing landscape. Seen in pic is a Navy Day celebration in December. (Pratham Gokhale/HT Photo)