Gateway of India - Great Attractions (Mumbai, India)

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Take a tour of Gateway of India in Mumbai, India – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats. The Gateway of India sits on the waterfront of southern Mumbai. This grand structure was built in 1924 by the British Government. It was the first thing visitors by boat saw when approaching the city. The monument uses elements of both Hindu and Islamic architecture. The fantastic basalt structure is 26 meters high. Looking out to sea, the Gateway welcomes those who travel to Mumbai.