Nariman Point, Nehru Planetarium.

Chatrapathi Shivaji Terminus (Victoria Terminus) :-

At the site of the Koli's original temple to Mumba Devi now stands Chptrapathi Shivaji Terminus - one of Mumbai's most prominent buildings and architecturally one of the finest stations in the world. It is built in a style that combines Gothic and Indian influences. It was completed in 1888.

Designed by F W Stevens the building commenced in 1878. This Italian Gothic building has a frontage of over 1500 feet. The administrative offices form three sides of a rectangle enclosing an ornamental garden, the entrance gate guarded by a massive stone lion and tiger. The most prominent feature of this building is the high 160 feet dome crowning the centre.

On top of the giant dome is a figure of a woman with a torch held aloft to symbolise progress. There are also intriguing figur~s of peacocks, snakes, monkeys and rats. Marble columns support the entrance facade. The main entrance has four great doorways which open to the booking offices.

The internal arrangements were designed to afford a maximum of convenience. About one thousand trains and nearly two million commuters pass through the Terminus, Mumbai's largest railway station.

The local electric trains that ferry in and out of the city leave every three to four minutes. On the other side of the building, the trains pulled by heavy diesel or steam locomotives depart to different cities and towns.

Nehru Planetarium and Nehru Science Centre :-

This is named after Pandit JawaharlaJ Nehru, India's first Prim~ Minister. It is erected at Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli. It was inaugurated by the late Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi, daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru, on 12th December 1979.

Specially designed for children and youth, the Nehru Science Centre at Worli is truly a 'Wonderland of Science'. Here children can not only view but also participate with the numerous exhibits that illustrate and educate them on various scientific phenomenon. Set amidst serene and beautiful landscape, the special attractions here include a computer laboratory, mobile science exhibition units, evolution and heritage hall, auditorium, inflatable dome planetarium, science library and a children's science park.

The planetarium offers a new opportunity for fostering the scientific' interest. Its sky-show makes learnin'g astronomy a pleasant experience. The show combines entertainment with instruction and provides a new experience in cosmic awareness. The narration, music, sound effects and special slide projections create a sense of total participation in the show. They help to expand the frontiers of knowledge of the universe.

The imposing Nehru Planetarium building has already b'ecome a landmark in Mumbai. It has three floors with a total area of 5000 sq. metres and is centrally air conditioned.

The library contains a collection. of books on astronomy, astrophysics and space sciences. A hobby workshop caters to children and enthusiastic amateurs who wish to build their own telephones and models and innovate their own patterns of study.

It has a circular sky theatre with a seating capacity of about 600. In the middle of the sky t~eatre is a giant planetarium projector. It is a versatile instrument that faithfully reproduces the night sky as seen at any place of the earth at any time past, present and future.

Nariman Point:-

Reclaimed from the sea and now built over with Mumbai's tallest and most elegant s~yscrapers, A fit rival to the high-rise of Manhattan.

Race Course :-

The Mahalakshmi Race Course is one of the best in the wold. The six months' season of excellent sport here attracts huge crowds and heavy betting.

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