7 Interesting Facts About Mumbai's Marine Drive

Comfort Place

Ask any Mumbaikar and Marine Drive in Mumbai will surely be their comfort spot. 

Official name

1. Marine Drive according to its official name is known as Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose road. 

Failed project

2. Mumbai's Marine Drive is actually a part of a failed reclamation project. 

Sturdy

3. The structure did not require any repair for 72 years. 

Comparison

4. Miami's Ocean drive is compared to Mumbai's Marine Drive. 

Nominations

5. The structure was nominated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. 

Queen's Necklace

6. Visit the spot at night and you will know why it is known as Queen's necklace. 

Not just a tourist spot

7. Not alone is it a tourist attraction. It serves as both a commercial and residential centre.

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