Mumbai is the commercial capital of India and is situated in the state of Maharashtra. It is incredibly blessed with monuments, museums, gardens and amusement parks. There are some exceptional religious architectures of Mumbai such as Mahalakshmi Temple, Jain Temple, Siddhivinayak Temple and Haji Ali Dargah. Mumbai is embellished with historical monuments like the gateway of India. The gardens in Mumbai are an imperative part of its architectural exquisiteness. Ferozeshah Mehta Gardens provide beautiful sunsets and Horniman Circle Garden has Asiatic Library as prime attraction.

Archeological evidences suggest that Mumbai which was earlier known as Bombay was an island in the 3rd century B.C. and was a part of the Maurya Empire ruled by emperor Ashoka. Several Buddhist architectures were created during this period such as the Mahakali caves and the Kanheri caves. Subsequently it came under the rule of the Gujarat sultanates. Their patronage led to the construction of many mosques for instance the Haji Ali Dargah in Mahim in Mumbai. The Portuguese also had a claim on Mumbai as per their treaty with the Delhi sultanates which resulted in the numerous catholic churches that dots the place. After the establishment of the British East India Company, Mumbai came under its control.

The religious architecture in Mumbai is represented in the temples. The Mahalakshmi Temple for example is one of the most sacred temples in Mumbai. The temple enshrines three deities namely Lakshmi, Kali and Saraswati. The structure of the Hazi Ali mosque in the central Mumbai is a slim solitary minaret. Behind the sculpted doorway, a marble courtyard contains the central shrine. The whitewashed mosque also has a courtyard generally full of people and refreshment stalls. Built with marble in 1904, the Jain temple of Mumbai is located on the Malabar Hill. The temple is dedicated to Adinath. The walls of the temple are decorated with colourful paintings illustrating different incidents in the lives of the twenty four Tirthankaras of the Jain religion. On the first floor there is an extraordinary place of worship dedicated to Parsvanath. It is carved out of black marble and the ceiling shows the different planets as personified in Hindu mythology.

In the 19th century, the trading harbour and many colonial buildings were constructed here. The Afghan memorial church reflects the effect of the British Gothic style prevalent in London. Both the interior and the exterior of the church are made of stone and the windows have stained glass. The university library and the Rajabai clock tower have the architecture of a church-like auditorium. The workmanship of the tracery and the small towers made of white marble is awe inspiring. Victoria Terminus was designed like the Rajabai Tower and has a European flavour mixed with Indian traditional styles. After its completion it went on to become the most majestic Victorian-Gothic building in India. The Municipal offices in Mumbai are built in the Indo-Saracenic style, with domes on either side. The Taj Mahal hotel of Mumbai has a central dome which is Italian in style but the domes at the four corners are very Indian in style. Gateway of India, the entrance to the port town of Mumbai, was built in the year1911. It was designed by blending the Hindu and Muslim architectural style of Gujarat. The Prince of Wales museum is constructed in the indo saracenic style of architecture.

The number of tourist attractions in Mumbai is endless. It is one continuous list that carries famous names like Gateway of India, Flora fountain, Marine Drive, Mani Bhawan, Historical sites, archaeological sites, religious sites and natural wonders, Mumbai city has all this and much more to offer to its visitors.