Bomanjee Hormarjee Wadia Clock Tower, Mumbai

#61 among attractions in Mumbai

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Bomanjee Hormarjee Wadia Clock Tower is a heritage structure in Fort, Mumbai, India, that was erected in 1882 using public funds as a token of appreciation for Bomanjee Hormarjee Wadi, a Parsi philanthropist who had contributed to the cause of education in the city. He was a member of the Bombay Native Education Society and on the board of Elphinstone Institution. He died on 3 July, 1862. ()

Coordinates: 18°56'4"N, 72°50'9"E

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Perin Nariman StreetColaba (Gateway of India)Mumbai India

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Bomanjee Hormarjee Wadia Clock Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fashion Street, Flora Fountain, Rajabai Clock Tower, RBI Monetary Museum.

0.4 miNW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Fashion Street, Mumbai
11 min walk • Nestled in the bustling metropolis of Mumbai, India, Fashion Street stands as a vibrant shopping district renowned for its eclectic mix of clothing and accessories. This energetic strip is a haven for fashion enthusiasts and bargain hunters alike, offering an array of...
~1610 ftSW
Fountain, Historical place
Flora Fountain, Mumbai
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Mumbai, Flora Fountain stands as an elegant testament to the city's colonial past and vibrant history. This majestic fountain, located at the busy junction of five streets in South Mumbai's Fort business district, is a fusion of water...
0.5 miSW
, Tower
Rajabai Clock Tower, Mumbai
13 min walk • The Rajabai Clock Tower, a distinguished landmark in the bustling city of Mumbai, India, stands as a fusion of Venetian and Gothic architectural styles. Nestled within the campus of the University of Mumbai, this historical tower reaches a height of 85 meters and has...
~240 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
RBI Monetary Museum, Mumbai
2 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Mumbai, the RBI Monetary Museum offers a unique glimpse into the rich tapestry of Indian financial history. This museum, curated by the Reserve Bank of India, serves as a repository of the country's monetary heritage, showcasing a vast...
0.4 miSW
Street, Shopping, Market
Dalal Street, Mumbai
10 min walk • Dalal Street, a bustling thoroughfare in the heart of Mumbai, India, is synonymous with the country's financial pulse. It houses the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), Asia's oldest stock exchange, and is often referred to as India's Wall Street.
~1810 ftN
Cinema, Nightlife
Capitol Cinema, Mumbai
9 min walk • Capitol Cinema is one of the Mumbai's oldest theatres. Located just opposite Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, it was built by Kunvarji Paghtivala. It is a Heritage grade II Victorian structure constructed in 1879.
0.5 miW
, Cinema, Nightlife
Eros Cinema, Mumbai
14 min walk • The Eros Cinema is an Art Deco style, now defunct, cinema theatre located in Cambata Building at Churchgate, Mumbai, India. It has a seating capacity of 1,204 people per show. Architects Shorabji Bhedwar designed the Streamline Moderne building, it marked the beginning of Back Bay reclamation in early 1938.
0.6 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Mahindra Hockey Stadium, Mumbai
17 min walk • Mahindra Hockey Stadium is a field hockey stadium at Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It is the home of the Mumbai Marines of the World Series Hockey and Mumbai Magicians of the Hockey India League. It was also the home venue of the Maratha Warriors in the Premier Hockey League.
~1930 ftN
18°56'23"N • 72°50'7"E
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai
10 min walk • Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, is a historic terminal train station and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
0.6 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
15 min walk • Jehangir Art Gallery is an art gallery in Mumbai. It was founded by Sir Cowasji Jehangir at the urging of K. K. Hebbar and Homi Bhabha. It was built in 1952. Managed by the Committee of Management, the entire cost of this mansion was donated by Cowasji Jehangir.
~1190 ftSW
Grand, historical Anglican cathedral
St. Thomas Cathedral, Mumbai
6 min walk • St. Thomas Cathedral, Mumbai, is the cathedral church of the Diocese of Mumbai of the Church of North India. Named in honour of Saint Thomas the Apostle, the cathedral is located in the historic centre of Mumbai, Horniman Circle, and is close to Flora Fountain and Bombay House.

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Which popular attractions are close to Bomanjee Hormarjee Wadia Clock Tower?

Nearby attractions include Mulji Jetha Fountain, Mumbai (1 min walk), RBI Monetary Museum, Mumbai (2 min walk), The Asiatic Society of Mumbai, Mumbai (5 min walk), Horniman Circle Garden, Mumbai (5 min walk).

How to get to Bomanjee Hormarjee Wadia Clock Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bomanjee Hormarjee Wadia Clock Tower:

Bus

CSMT Bus Station (9 min walk)
Churchgate (13 min walk)

Train

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus - CSMT (10 min walk)
Mumbai CSMT (12 min walk)