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Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

Mumbai CST Area, DN Road, Mumbai (Bombay), India
As featured in Mumbai on a budget
4.0 of 5 stars 149 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings
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Owner description: India's most beautiful railway station is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture with stained-glass windows, towering spires, domed arches and... more » Owner description: India's most beautiful railway station is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture with stained-glass windows, towering spires, domed arches and buttresses and pillars with animal images carved into them. « less
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Toronto, Canada
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80 reviews 80 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

This is a massive railway terminal in the middle of the city. I entered from the east side of the station which meant a long walk up a road with high walls on both sides of the street and dozens of motor coaches parked alongside the road on either side. I was actually lost but kept walking up the road... More

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BARNALA
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Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Chattarpati Shivaji Terminus formerly known as Mumbai Victoria Terminus station is a world heritage site. Erected in Gothic structure, it is the oldest railway station of India. Apart of dozens of long distance trains it is also a terminus for Mumbai Suburban Railway. It also houses zonal head quarter of Central Railway. Passenger amenities are also available round the clock.... More

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Mumbai
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012
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The government must ensure the vintage monument is maintanined. They must repair the building and always ensure it remains as one of the best in India.....This place is the symbol of mumbai....rather face of mumbai

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San Antonio TX
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81 reviews 81 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

The architecture of CST is amazing. Inside, it resembles any other large city rail station in the world, just more people and more hectic. Well worth a visit. We were warned about scams inside CST, didn't feel in the least uncomfortable.

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New York City, New York
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Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

a must see, but an outside picture is enough, inside is too crowded. Oner Ayan

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Tel Aviv, Israel
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

I've never seen so many people moving around so fast in one please. This place is amazing, it's a piece of history and You can not imagine how many people is going through this station every minute.

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Tel Aviv, Israel
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

It's an old building with a nice history but it's crazy crowdy. To many people ant any time of the day!

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London, United Kingdom
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43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012
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Yiu have to visit this - look from the outside take a few pics and then venture inside for a taste of India.

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Jakarta, Indonesia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

I love the architecture, it's very crowded indeed, difficult to take clear photos, so I just eyed-witnessed it without taking any picture

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Singapore, Singapore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

A must visit place when you are in Mumbai. Its a gorgeous piece of work siting in the midst of a mad traffic. The site has been recognise by UNESCO for its heritage value. You will be amazed by its beauty instantly. Hold your breath!

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