Fort
Fort is the old city centre of Mumbai, known for its British colonial architecture, especially the Victorian Gothic structures recognised as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai.Photo: Nichalp, CC BY-SA 3.0.
- Type: Suburb
- Description: business district in Mumbai, India
- Also known as: “Fort (Mumbai precinct)” and “Fort Mumbai”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
Photo: Rangan Datta Wiki, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, officially Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, and also known as Victoria Terminus, is a historic railway terminus and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
Museum
Photo: Bgag, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, formerly named the Prince of Wales Museum of Western India, is a museum in Mumbai which documents the history of India from prehistoric to modern times.
Wankhede Stadium
Stadium
Photo: G patkar, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Wankhede Stadium is an international cricket stadium in Mumbai, India. It is owned and operated by the Mumbai Cricket Association and is the home ground of the Mumbai Indians.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include South Mumbai and Nariman Point.
South Mumbai
Photo: Rangan Datta Wiki, CC BY-SA 4.0.
South Mumbai is a one of the most affluent districts of Mumbai. Many of the city's famous landmarks, including the iconic Gateway of India, Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, and Marine Drive are found here.
Nariman Point
Neighborhood
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Nariman Point is a prominent downtown area of Mumbai in Maharashtra, India. Located on the southern tip of the Mumbai peninsula, at the end of the Mumbai's Marine Drive, Nariman Point houses some of India's prestigious business headquarters.
Churchgate
Neighborhood
Photo: The British Library, No restrictions.
Churchgate is an area in the southern part of Mumbai, close to the Arabian Sea. The area is known for its unique architecture consisting of art deco style residential buildings, access to sporting venues, and the business area of Nariman Point.
Fort
- Categories: central business district and locality
- Location: Mumbai, Mumbai District, Mumbai, Maharashtra, Western India, India, South Asia, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
18.93327° or 18° 55′ 60″ northLongitude
72.83452° or 72° 50′ 4″ eastElevation
11 metres (36 feet)Open location code
7JCJWRMM+8ROpenStreetMap ID
node 3708838354OpenStreetMap feature
place=suburb
This page is based on OpenStreetMap, GeoNames, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikivoyage.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Fort from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Chinese to Tamil—“Fort” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “炮台区”
- Hindi: “फोर्ट, मुम्बई”
- Hindi: “फोर्ट”
- Japanese: “フォート”
- Malayalam: “ഫോർട്ട്, മുംബൈ”
- Malayalam: “ഫോർട്ട്”
- Marathi: “फोर्ट”
- Norwegian Bokmål: “Mumbay fort”
- Norwegian: “Mumbay fort”
- Slovenian: “Fort”
- Spanish: “Fuerte (recinto de Mumbai)”
- Spanish: “Fuerte”
- Tamil: “கோட்டை (மும்பை வளாகம்)”
- Tamil: “கோட்டை”
Places with the Same Name
Discover other places named “Fort”.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Bora Bazaar and Kala Ghoda.
Mumbai: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Western Suburbs, South Mumbai, North Central, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
Explore These Curated Destinations
Discover places selected for their distinct character and enduring appeal.