Mazagaon Fort, Mumbai

#187 among attractions in Mumbai

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The Mazagaon Fort was a British fort in Mazagaon, Bombay, in the Indian state of Maharashtra, built around 1680. The fort was razed by the Muslim Koli general, Yakut Khan in June 1690. The fort was located at the present-day Joseph Baptista Gardens, atop Bhandarwada Hill outside the Dockyard Road railway station. ()

Local name: मझगांव दुर्गCompleted: 1680 (344 years ago)Demolished: 1690Coordinates: 18°58'1"N, 72°50'34"E

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Byculla - MazagaonMumbai India

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

Nearby attractions include: Jijamata Udyaan, Bhendi Bazaar, Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Raudat Tahera.

0.9 miNW
Zoo with a botanical garden and playground
Jijamata Udyaan, Mumbai
23 min walk • Jijamata Udyaan, formerly known as Victoria Gardens, is a verdant oasis in the heart of bustling Mumbai, India. This historical zoo, spread over a sprawling 50 acres, offers a serene retreat from the city's frenetic pace.
0.9 miSW
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Bhendi Bazaar, Mumbai
24 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Mumbai, Bhendi Bazaar is a bustling market that captures the essence of the city's vibrant and diverse culture. Known for its historic lanes and a wide array of goods, this marketplace is a hub for locals and tourists seeking a traditional...
1 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Mumbai
26 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Mumbai, the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage and history. Formerly known as the Victoria and Albert Museum, Bombay, it is the oldest museum in Mumbai, originally established in 1855 and reopened...
1 miSW
Memorial, Mosque, Temple
Raudat Tahera, Mumbai
25 min walk • Raudat Tahera, nestled in the bustling heart of Mumbai, India, is a monument of profound spiritual significance and a masterpiece of Islamic architecture. This white marble mausoleum serves as the final resting place for two revered figures in the Dawoodi Bohra...
1.1 miSW
Shopping, Market
Chor Bazaar, Mumbai
29 min walk • Chor Bazaar is one of the largest flea markets in India, located at Mutton street, near Bhendi Bazaar in Grant Road, South Mumbai. The area is one of the tourist attractions of Mumbai. The word "chor" means 'thief' in Marathi and Hindi.
1.3 miNW
Skyscraper
Planet Godrej, Mumbai
32 min walk • Planet Godrej is a group of 5 residential skyscrapers located on a plot of 9-acre at Mahalaxmi, Mumbai. The towers are 181 m and 51 floors high and has about 300 residential apartments.
1.4 miSW
Mosque
Jumma Masjid, Mumbai
37 min walk • The Jama Masjid is a mosque in the Kalbadevi neighborhood, near Crawford Market in the South Mumbai region of Mumbai, India. The Muslim community of Bombay possesses 89 mosques, of which 8 belong to the Bohras, 2 to the Khojas, one to the Mughals and the remainder to the Sunni Muslims.
1.4 miSW
Temple for the city's patron goddess
Mumba Devi Temple, Mumbai
37 min walk • Mumba Devi Mandir is an old temple in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India dedicated to the goddess Mumbā, the local incarnation of the Devi. The Marathi मुंबा derives from Sanskrit. Mumba Devi is the goddess of the city of Mumbai. The name Mumbai is derived from Mumba Devi.
0.8 miNW
Church
Gloria Church, Mumbai
21 min walk • Gloria Church or Our Lady of Glory Church is built in 1911-13 on one of the oldest Roman Catholic church sites in Mumbai; its predecessor was built by the Portuguese Franciscans in 1632. The church is situated in Byculla, Mumbai.
0.8 miSE
Neighbourhood
Ferry Wharf, Mumbai
22 min walk • Bhaucha Dhakka is a wharf along the Thane Creek, along the coast of Dockyard Road on the Eastern seafront of Mumbai, the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. The wharf serves as the port for numerous fishermen who bring in their daily catch. Ferry services link up JNPT, Uran to the east, and Rewas and Mandwa to the south.
~520 ftS
Park, Garden
Joseph Baptista Gardens, Mumbai
3 min walk • The Joseph Baptista Gardens, locally known as the Mazagaon Gardens, is a 1.5-acre park in Mazagaon, South Mumbai, India. It lies atop Bhandarwada hill, behind the Dockyard Road railway station, at an altitude of 32 metres and offers a panoramic view of the Mumbai harbour and the southern business district of the city.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mazagaon Fort?

Nearby attractions include Joseph Baptista Gardens, Mumbai (3 min walk), Chinatown, Mumbai (7 min walk), Mazagaon, Mumbai (13 min walk), Mumbai Harbour, Mumbai (18 min walk).

How to get to Mazagaon Fort by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mazagaon Fort:

Train

Dockyard Road (3 min walk)
Sandhurst Road (13 min walk)

Bus

Bhaucha Dhakka / Ferry Wharf (21 min walk)