Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai
Mumbai
The Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2018, reflect the city’s transformation into a global trading hub during the 19th and 20th centuries. Located along the Oval Maidan, the site showcases grand public buildings in Victorian Neo-Gothic style and a later wave of Art Deco architecture. The Gothic structures incorporate Indian design elements like balconies and verandas, while the Art Deco buildings merge modernist influences with Indian motifs, giving rise to the unique “Indo-Deco” style. Together, they represent Mumbai’s colonial past, cultural fusion, and architectural evolution across two significant eras.
