Oval Maidan
Oval Maidan is a large Grade I recreational ground situated in South Mumbai, India. It is so named because of its oval shape and is situated just south of Churchgate.- Type: Recreation area
- Description: recreational ground in Mumbai
- Also known as: “The Oval”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya and Mantralaya (Government of Maharashtra).
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
Museum
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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. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya is situated 490 metres southeast of Oval Maidan.
Mantralaya (Government of Maharashtra)
Public building
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Mantralaya is the administrative headquarters of the Government of Maharashtra in the city of Mumbai, India built in 1955. Mantralaya was earlier known as Sachivalaya. Mantralaya (Government of Maharashtra) is situated 300 metres southwest of Oval Maidan.
David Sassoon Library
Library
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The David Sassoon Library and Reading Room is a famous library and heritage structure in Mumbai, India. The idea for a library to be situated in the center of the city came from Albert Sassoon, son of the famous Baghdadi Jewish philanthropist and businessman of the Sino-Indian opium trade, David Sassoon. David Sassoon Library is situated 310 metres southeast of Oval Maidan.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Churchgate and Kala Ghoda.
Churchgate
Neighborhood
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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.
Kala Ghoda
Neighborhood
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Kala Ghoda is a crescent-shaped art district/neighborhood in Mumbai, India. It hosts several of the city's heritage buildings including museums, art galleries and educational institutions like the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, the Jehangir Art Gallery, the National Gallery of Modern Art, and The Arts Trust - Institute of Contemporary Indian Art.
Nariman Point
Neighborhood
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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.
Oval Maidan
- Categories: square, sports field, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Mumbai, Mumbai District, Maharashtra, Western India, India, South Asia, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
18.92958° or 18° 55′ 47″ northLongitude
72.82896° or 72° 49′ 44″ eastOpen location code
7JCJWRHH+RHOpenStreetMap ID
way 42352120OpenStreetMap feature
landuse=recreation_groundWikidata ID
Q7113212
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Hindi to Japanese—“Oval Maidan” goes by many names.
- Hindi: “ओवल मैदान”
- Japanese: “オーヴァル・マイダーン”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Mumbai University - Fort Campus and KC College Ground.
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