5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Maharashtra

Maharashtra’s World Hertiage Sites. Know more…

Thursday, 19th August 2021

Ellora Caves

In the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, the Ellora Caves are impressive. This massive rock-cut religious destination is one of the largest religious destinations in the world. There are 34 monasteries, including 17 Hindu grottoes, 12 Buddhist grottoes, and 5 Jain grottoes. The famous Kailasa temple is here. There are intricate stone carvings everywhere, which is quite a sight.

Elephanta Caves

The Elephanta Caves are located on an island, 10 kilometers east of Mumbai. The site is dedicated to Lord Shiva, and there are seven caves here. Many works of art once belonged to ivory caves and can now be found in museums across the country. However, there are still some magnificent buildings and works of art on the original site.

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Ajanta Caves

The Ajanta Caves, about 2 hours 30 minutes from the Ellora Caves, are also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The site has world-class Buddhist religious art and is a model of ancient Indian art. The number of caves is divided into periods, which indicate when they were built. There are a total of 29 caves here.

The Victorian and Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai

Mumbai has charming old buildings. You will find 19th-century Victorian neo-Gothic public buildings and 20th-century Art Deco buildings in this city. The magnificent buildings are relics of different eras, even when facing the elegant new buildings being built in the city, they are too fascinating. These buildings can be found around the oval square.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaji Terminus (CSTM) was originally called Victoria Terminus and was completed in 1888. Its construction began in 1878. The Victorian Gothic Revival architecture stands out from the hustle and bustle of Mumbai. It is very busy, with an area of ??2.85 hectares.

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