Gateway of India

Colonial Indian monument.

Overview

Gateway of India, using basalt, is a 1924 monument in Mumbai, India.

Core Characteristics

• Arched, monumental gate.
• Indo-Saracenic style.
• Colonial aesthetic.

Architectural Connections

• Historical: 20th century.
• Civic: Monument.
• Indo-Saracenic: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Designed by George Wittet, iconic Indian landmark.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Stone Masonry (technique), Symbolism (theory), Arch (element), Colonial (movement)

Directory

Buildings Registry, Architecture Hub, History

Record

Completed: 1924

Location: Mumbai, India. Core Characteristics Arched

Materials: basalt

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