Worli Fort, Mumbai

Name: Worli Fort
Address: VB Worlikar Marg, Worli Tip, Worli, Mumbai, India

#67 among attractions in Mumbai

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The Worli Fort is a fort in Worli, Mumbai, India. The fort, often mistakenly referred to as being built by the Portuguese, was built by the British in around 1675. Built on the Worli hill, Worli Fort overlooked the Mahim Bay at a time the city was made up of just seven islands. It was used as a lookout for enemy ships and pirates. ()

Local name: वर्ली फोर्ट Built: 1675 (349 years ago)Coordinates: 19°1'26"N, 72°49'0"E

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VB Worlikar Marg, Worli Tip, WorliWorli (Prabha Devi)Mumbai India

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Worli Fort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bandra–Worli Sea Link, High Street Phoenix, Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount, Bandra Fort.

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Bridge
Bandra–Worli Sea Link, Mumbai
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Shopping, Shopping centre
High Street Phoenix, Mumbai
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1.6 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Architecture
Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount, Mumbai
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1.3 miN
Historical place, Forts and castles, View point
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Memorial
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1.3 miE
Church
Portuguese Church, Mumbai
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1.7 miE
Theater
Shivaji Mandir, Mumbai
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1.3 miN
Temple
Kadeshwari Devi Temple, Mumbai
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1.1 miE
Buddhist architecture, Memorial
Chaitya Bhoomi, Mumbai
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Waterfront
Bandstand Promenade, Mumbai
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Museum
Walk of the Stars, Mumbai
34 min walk • The Walk of the Stars is a section of the Bandstand Promenade in Bandra, Mumbai honouring Bollywood film stars. The path features about six statues of famous Bollywood actors as well as about 100 brass plates embossed with the handprints and signatures of other stars.

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How to get to Worli Fort by public transport?

The nearest stations to Worli Fort:

Bus

Worli Village (14 min walk)
Worli Depot (20 min walk)